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Recap · Sep 8, 2026

Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Pickleball National Championships

Cary, North Carolina. September 6, 2026. Bright and Patriquin take mixed, Johns and Tardio a 19th title together, and Anna Leigh Waters completes the weekend with her 64th career title.

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Tour News · Aug 24, 2026

Canes and the Cup Pro-Am at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships

Tour News · Aug 11, 2026

Storylines for the Veolia Pickleball National Championships

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Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters celebrate their women's doubles title in North Carolina.

.com·Sep 7, 2026Bright, Waters each claim two titles at Veolia Pickleball National ChampionshipsHot weather conditions did not stop the hot play of Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters in North Carolina.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters competing at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships on Sunday.

.com·Sep 6, 2026Chasing 200 titles: Anna Leigh Waters moves closer to milestone at Veolia Pickleball National ChampionshipsThe 19-year-old superstar was triumphant in women's doubles and singles on Championship Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin competing at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships.

.com·Sep 6, 2026Order of play for Championship Sunday at Veolia Pickleball National ChampionshipsAn electrifying lineup of must-watch matchups is set for Cary Tennis Park.Reads on Pickleball.com

JW Johnson embraces sister Jorja after their big semifinal win together at PPA NC.

.com·Sep 6, 2026UPSET ALERT: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns lose first semi of the PPA season to JW and Jorja JohnsonJohnson siblings take down the GOATs in three games after beating them last year at the exact same event.Reads on Pickleball.com

Partner News · Aug 10, 2026Six Zero Signs 16-Year-Old Rising Star Cailyn CampbellSix Zero has signed 16-year-old PPA Tour standout Cailyn Campbell — one of the sport's brightest rising young stars — with the Coral Pro paddle in her hand for both singles and doubles.Six Zero

Tour News · Aug 5, 2026Carvana PPA Tour Announces the World Pickleball RankingsA first-of-its-kind global ranking pulls every PPA Tour event in the world onto one leaderboard — and the Tour unveils a new rallying cry: BE THE BEST.Jeff Watson

PPA Tour JOOLA Pops Summer Tour event with players and game booths.

Feature · Jul 29, 2026A Summer to Remember: Recapping the 2026 JOOLA Pops Summer TourThis summer, JOOLA did something it had never done before: it put the whole brand on wheels. The 2026 JOOLA Pops Summer Tour brought the JOOLA Pops…PPA Tour

Pickleball match at PPA Tour event with players and spectators under sunny skies.

Tour News · Jul 22, 2026Pickleball Inc. and Pickleball World Cup Unite to Expand Global Competition and Open the Door for PPA Professionals to Represent Their CountriesPickleball Inc., the world’s largest professional and amateur pickleball ecosystem, and the Pickleball World Cup today announced a landmark strategic partnership designed to accelerate the global growth of pickleball through…Nathan Boschult

Group of professional pickleball players at PPA Tour 2026 event.

Tour News · Jun 5, 2026PARTNERS Nominated for “Best Episodic Series” at Tribeca XPARTNERS, the highly successful docuseries from Carvana, Shutterstock Studios, and the Carvana PPA Tour, has been nominated for “Best Episodic Series” at Tribeca X, the Tribeca Film Festival’s flagship program…Nathan Boschult

Tour News · May 27, 2026Professional Pickleball Association Announces PPA Spain – Newest International Expansion of Global Leader in Pro and Amateur PickleballThe Professional Pickleball Association, the global leader in pro and amateur pickleball, is thrilled to announce further international expansion with a seven-tournament tour in Spain. The inaugural PPA Spain season…PPA Tour

Celebrating victory at the PPA Tour pickleball tournament with players holding the trophy.

Recap · May 22, 2026*ABC’s of the 2025-2026 PPA Tour Season (*Anna Leigh and Ben’s Championships)(Stats cited refer to gold medal matches) ANNA LEIGH WATERS: BEN JOHNS: Johns is the only player to have won at least one gold medal in every year since the…Jim Ramsey

Two female pickleball players celebrating on the court during PPA Tour event.

Recap · May 20, 2026The Defense Does NOT Rest for Anna Bright and Anna Leigh WatersOne of the things that makes Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters so tough to beat is their world-class defense. This is primarily evident from their scores. For example, they…Jim Ramsey

PPA Tour event with players celebrating victory alongside mascot and trophy.

Tour News · May 19, 20262026 Carvana PPA Tour Spring Season Produces Record-Breaking Growth Across All Key Business AreasThe Carvana PPA Tour 2026 spring season recently culminated with the thrilling Toys “R” Us PPA Finals in San Clemente, Cali., and the tour’s 10-tournament January-May slate delivered big results…Nathan Boschult

Professional pickleball match with players and large audience at PPA Tour event.

Recap · May 19, 2026STATS WRAP! : Stats and Facts from the 2025-2026 SeasonTriple Threats: Players who finished the year ranked in the Top Ten in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles: Versatility: Players who won a Singles title and a title in either…Jim Ramsey

Paddle tennis paddles with diamond grit surface for durability and performance.

Feature · May 14, 2026Why Diamond Tough technology changes the gameThere is a moment every pickleball player knows well. You step onto the court with a brand new paddle. The first drive pops off the face. The ball dips sharply…PPA Tour

Female athlete holding trophy at PPA Tour pickleball event.

Recap · May 13, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Toys “R” Us PPA FinalsSan Clemente, California. May 10, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Rachel Rohrabacher and Christian Alshon, 11-5, 11-5, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · May 6, 2026TOYS R US PPA FINALS PRESENTED BY JOOLA STORYLINES (MAY 6-10, 2026)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: POINTS AWARDED IN EACH DISCIPLINE: HOW THIS FINALS FORMAT WORKS: Each team/player plays every other team/player in their pool. The top 2 advance to the semis.Dave Fleming

PPA Tour pickleball players competing in a tournament.

Tour News · May 5, 2026PARTNERS: The First Reality Docuseries Inside Professional Pickleball Is HereWatch all six episodes now on the Carvana® PPA Tour YouTube Channel The cameras are rolling, the rivalries are real, and pickleball just got the docuseries it deserves.On May 5…PPA Tour

Aerial view of the PPA Finals tennis tournament at Toys “R” Us.

Analysis · May 5, 2026Draw Reveal: Toys “R” Us PPA FinalsThe Toys “R” Us PPA Finals presented by JOOLA is kicking off on May 4th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…Emma Santerre

Celebrating victory at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

Recap · May 5, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.Peachtree Corners, Georgia May 3, 2026 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def, (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-4, 11-5, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

PPA Tour player competing at San Clemente draw reveal event.

Analysis · May 4, 2026Draw Reveal: PPA 500 in San ClementeThe PPA 500 will be contested this week at Life Time Rancho San Clemente in San Clemente, CA, and the draws for all five divisions have been released. This is…PPA Tour

Pickleball players competing at PPA Tour event.

Tour News · May 1, 2026Apollo Sports Capital Leads Landmark $225 Million Investment in Pickleball Inc. – New Parent Company of PPA Tour and Major League PickleballPickleball Inc. has become the new parent company of the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) following a $225 million structured investment led by Apollo…Nathan Boschult

Analysis · Apr 23, 2026VEOLIA ATLANTA PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS STORYLINES (APRIL 27-MAY 3, 2026)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES: POINTS DISTRIBUTION IN ATLANTA…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Apr 22, 2026122-SHOT RALLY in Sacramento!The longest rally in any PPA Tour final since the start of 2022 happened at the Fasenra Sacramento Open, in the Men’s Doubles final. Let’s take a deep dive into…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Apr 21, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Fasenra Sacramento Open.Sacramento, California. April 19, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Tyra Black and Eric Oncins def. (1) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 6-11, 3-11, 11-8, 11-8. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

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