The World Pickleball Podcast

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Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson

06 March 2026

57m 14s

Jack Munro on Reaching No. 1 on the APP Tour and Staying There

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In this episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, host Chris Beaumont sits down with Jack Munro, the #1 ranked male player on the APP Tour, to discuss his rise to the top of professional pickleball.

Jack shares the story behind his journey through the competitive ranks, detailing the training, mindset, and strategic evolution that helped him reach the number one position on the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tour. From early breakthroughs to navigating the pressure that comes with being the player everyone is chasing, this conversation offers rare insight into life at the top of the professional game.

Chris and Jack also explore the current state of the APP Tour, the level of competition across the professional circuit, and how the global growth of pickleball is shaping opportunities for elite players. The discussion includes Jack’s approach to singles and doubles strategy, maintaining consistency across tournaments, and what it takes to stay ahead in one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.

Whether you follow the APP Tour closely or want to understand what it takes to become the world’s top-ranked pickleball player, this episode delivers an inside look at elite performance and the future of professional pickleball.

Topics covered include:

  • Jack Munro’s journey to #1 on the APP Tour
  • Training, mindset, and elite player preparation
  • The current state of the APP professional circuit
  • Strategies for staying at the top of the rankings
  • The future of professional pickleball

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