Trang Huynh-McClain: A Statement Win on the Sport’s Biggest Stage
In a tournament packed with stars, Trang Huynh-McClain proved she belongs at the top.
At the 2025 Minto US Open Pickleball Championships, Huynh-McClain delivered one of the event’s defining moments by defeating tennis legend Andre Agassi and world No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters in a high-stakes, mixed doubles showdown.
After a close first set loss, Trang and her partner Len Yang took full control—closing out the next two sets with authority: 7–11, 11–4, 11–7.
This wasn’t luck. It was skill, strategy, and elite-level execution from a player who’s spent years rising through the ranks and now finds herself right where she belongs—among the best in the world.
“Andre Agassi was my growing-up idol, so it’s really phenomenal,” she told Naples News.
“I did say at the beginning of the tournament I wanted to play them in mixed—and it came true.”
She didn’t just play them—she beat them.
US Open Pickleball: Where the Elite Rise
The US Open Pickleball Championships are the premier event in the sport. Held in Naples, Florida, the tournament draws over 3,000 players and tens of thousands of fans from around the world.
Every year, it’s where the top-ranked players, future stars, and cross-sport legends converge to test themselves on pickleball’s toughest stage.
Trang’s win over Waters and Agassi was more than a personal milestone—it was one of the most talked-about moments of the tournament, reinforcing that she’s not just competitive—she’s a contender.
Her Edge? SQAIRZ XRZ™ Pickleball Shoes
Throughout the tournament, Trang laced up in the SQAIRZ XRZ™, a pickleball-specific shoe built for elite performance under pressure.
“I love how SQAIRZ shoes fit! I have wider feet, so the roomy toe box makes a big difference. They keep me comfortable during quick pivots and help me move more efficiently on the court.”
— Trang Huynh-McClain
In matches where every point is earned and every step counts, she trusted the same gear trusted by pros across the country:
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SmartTraction™ outsole to stop on a dime and explode off the line
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Roomier toe box for balance, comfort, and more powerful push-offs
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Supportive lateral walls that keep you locked in during aggressive cuts
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NRG-Foam™ midsole for all-day cushion that won’t collapse
Trang didn’t just show up—she showed out. And the XRZ™ was there for every pivot, slide, and slam.
If you want to compete like the pros, you need to train like them. And move like them.
Start with the shoes that perform when the pressure’s highest.
