For Anna Clarice Patrimonio, life off the court is always about circling back to family and slowing down.
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, but for Anna Clarice Patrimonio, life away from the court is all about slowing things down. The answer is simple: it always circles back to family.
From her tennis roots to becoming one of the familiar faces of Philippine pickleball, Clarice Patrimonio has embraced a life built around movement and competition. But when the matches stop and the schedule clears, her off days take on a much softer rhythm centered around family, downtime, and travel.
Balancing motherhood
Being one of the visible figures in Philippine pickleball means living through a packed and demanding schedule. But on her days off, Patrimonio prioritizes being fully present at home.
“Siyempre, spending time with my daughter,” she said. “Video games, sometimes with my family.”
Her downtime is less about completely disconnecting and more about shifting her focus. It’s quality time with loved ones and simple routines that keep her grounded outside of training and tournaments. She even shared how gaming has become part of that casual setup at home, joking that Fortnite has already become part of the routine, something light that helps her unwind and connect in a different way.
Life outside the lines
If there’s one thing she loves as much as pickleball, it’s traveling to the beach.
Among her favorite local getaways are Boracay, Laiya in Batangas, and La Union, while Bali stands out as one of her favorite international destinations. She also mentioned Amanpulo as one of the most memorable places she has visited, while the Maldives remains on her travel wishlist. What makes Bali special for Clarice is how seamlessly sports and leisure blend together.
“The nice thing with international tournaments is after the tournament, we get to explore,” she said. “In Bali, you can play pickleball, play padel, the food is affordable, then you can just go around on a scooter,” she told The GAME.
Boracay, meanwhile, has also become a notable destination for pickleball enthusiasts. With more courts opening on the island, she pointed out how the sport is becoming more accessible even in travel destinations.
“That’s the beauty of the sport,” she said. “People now bring their paddles when they travel so they can play and socialize wherever they go.”
For Patrimonio, time away from competition is less about stepping away from the sport completely and more about enjoying the people and places that come with it.
Still connected to the game
Even on her days off, pickleball isn’t completely absent, it simply takes on a softer form. It shows up in travel plans and shared experiences with family and friends. For Clarice, rest days aren’t a break from her world in the sport, it is an extension of it without the pressure of competition.
In the end, her off-court life reflects the same balance she brings to the game itself: family, movement, softer days, and moments of calm in between.
Banner Images by Enzo Santos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anna Clarice Patrimonio prioritizes family time on her days off, especially with her daughter, and often unwinds by playing video games like Fortnite at home with her family.
Patrimonio’s favorite local getaways include Boracay, Laiya in Batangas, and La Union, while Bali is her top international destination. She has also cited Amanpulo as one of her most memorable trips, with the Maldives still on her travel wishlist.
Yes, Patrimonio often combines travel with pickleball, especially in Bali, where she can play both pickleball and padel alongside affordable food and easy transportation by scooter after international tournaments.
Patrimonio has noted that Boracay is becoming a notable pickleball destination as more courts open on the island, making it easier for players and travelers to bring their paddles and play while on vacation.
Before becoming one of the most recognizable faces in Philippine pickleball, Patrimonio came from a tennis background, which she has carried into her approach to movement and competition in her current sport.
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