ANNA Clarice Patrimonio is steadily establishing herself as the face of Philippine pickleball.
The 31-year-old former tennis star recently secured her second major title, dominating the Women’s Singles 19+ Open category at the WPC Asia Pickleball Open, powered by Wine Connection, held at the Greta Resort and Sport Club in Pattaya, Thailand.
Patrimonio clinched the championship with a hard-fought 21-17 victory over Mihika Yadav, marking her second gold medal of the year.
She also earned a silver medal in the Women’s Doubles 19+ Open category alongside her Indonesian partner, Karina Dwipayani.
The duo advanced to the gold-medal match with a commanding 15-6 win against Suparat Baebdee and Bambi Zoleta, but ultimately fell to Kai Fen Yi and Ting Wen Wang, 21-5, in the final. Zoleta and Baebdee secured third place.
Earlier this year, Patrimonio also claimed gold in the Women’s Singles 19+ Open at the prestigious World Pickleball Championship, held at the Hoiana Resort & Golf in Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam. She further showcased her versatility by earning a silver medal as a runner-up in the Mixed Doubles Open.
The tournament brought together top pickleball players from across Asia, including representatives from China, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines—where the sport is rapidly growing in popularity.
Organized under the banner of Pickleball Global, the event is recognized as one of the premier competitions in international pickleball.
Patrimonio, the daughter of Filipino basketball legend Alvin Patrimonio, transitioned from tennis to pickleball and has quickly risen to prominence in the sport. Her mother, Cindy, expressed pride in her daughter’s achievements, sharing a heartfelt message:
“We are so happy for you, my bunso. Before she left, I told her to bring home the bacon—and she did it! Woohooo!”