Naples, Florida — The 2025 US Open Pickleball Championships promised history as tennis legend Andre Agassi made his pro pickleball debut alongside world No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters. Fans packed the stands expecting a smooth run for the superstar duo.
But Titan Pickleball athlete Trang Huynh-McClain had a different story in mind.
In a high-energy, three-game thriller, Trang and partner Len Yang delivered one of the tournament’s biggest upsets — taking down Agassi and Waters 7–11, 11–4, 11–7. The crowd roared, the pickleball world took notice, and a rising star officially announced herself on the sport’s biggest stage.
From Vietnam’s Tennis No. 1 to Pickleball Powerhouse
Trang’s road to US Open glory didn’t start in pickleball. Born in Vietnam, she rose to No. 1 in the nation’s junior tennis rankings before earning a full scholarship to play college tennis in the United States. She became a decorated NCAA athlete, later coaching at the Division I level at programs like Washington State and Kansas State.
Then came pickleball — and a whole new chapter. With a DUPR rating above 5.2, Trang competes in top-tier PPA and DUPR events, quickly earning a reputation for lightning-fast court coverage, tactical precision, and unshakable composure.
The Titan Edge
Trang’s victory wasn’t just about athleticism — it was about playing smart under pressure. Using a Titan Pickleball Pro Titanium 14L paddle built for precision and control, she delivered the kind of consistent, strategic game that disrupts even the most decorated opponents.
At Titan, we design paddles for players who refuse to back down — and Trang is the perfect embodiment of that philosophy:
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Focus under pressure
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Calculated aggression
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Relentless improvement
What’s Next?
With this career-defining win, Trang Huynh-McClain isn’t just “one to watch” — she’s here to challenge the best in the sport. And as she steps onto more championship courts, Titan Pickleball will be right there with her.
Follow Trang’s journey for match highlights, training insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of pickleball’s fastest-rising stars.
The Titan era is just beginning.
