In this episode, we interview Mariana "I saw an opportunity and took it" Paredes whose 5.0 US OPEN Gold Medal Match ending has gone viral because of a ... Nasty Nelson for the win!
That's right, it's being billed as "The Shot Heard 'Round the World" as local to Indy player, Mariana Paredes and her partner took home the gold in the Women's Doubles, 30-39 age 5.0 match at the US OPEN in Naples Florida, last week.
The video, shot by Team Hanlon Pickleball, has gone viral! You can watch the entire match here, or just jump to the 43:30 Mark for the Nasty part! :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-jG3nTdIbE
And if you DO skip to the 43:30 mark, check out the 1-minute mark as well to see what kind of player Mariana is - she gives her all!
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