Pickleballers Season 2, Episode 4: Inside the Mind of Andrei Daescu
Last Edited
Nov 21 2025
Category
News
Andrei Daescu was born to compete. From his early days in Romania as a tennis player to his relentless rise up the pickleball ranks, the 37-year-old giant has been called "the best pickleball player not named Ben Johns."
Coming fresh off a Major League Pickleball championship, Andrei joins Roscoe and Jared to discuss his MLP run, what life was like growing up in Romania, his love for inspirational tweets and more.
From PPA battles to his approach to training and mindset, this one’s a clinic in grit, strategy and focus. Behind the quiet focus is a competitor who never stops studying, never stops evolving, and — depending on who you ask — might just be the best in the world.
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