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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

Analysis · Oct 30, 2025Draw Reveal: Jenius Bank Pickleball World ChampionshipsThe Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships is kicking off on November 3rd and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the…PPA Tour

Analysis · Oct 30, 2025Storylines for the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships – November 3-9, 2025OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Oct 17, 2025Draw Reveal: Rate Vegas Cup presented by Holland AmericaThe Rate Vegas Cup presented by Holland America is kicking off on October 20th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Analysis · Oct 16, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE RATE VEGAS CUP PRESENTED BY HOLLAND AMERICAOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Oct 2, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE FASENRA VIRGINIA BEACH CUP PRESENTED BY JOOLA (OCTOBER 6-12, 2025)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Oct 1, 2025Draw Reveal: Fasenra Virginia Beach Cup presented by JoolaThe Fasenra Virginia Beach Cup presented by Joola is kicking off on October 6th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Analysis · Sep 18, 2025Draw Reveal: Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage OpenThe Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage Open is kicking off on September 24th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the…PPA Tour

Analysis · Sep 5, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA CINCINNATI SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY SIX ZEROSEPTEMBER 8-14, 2025 OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Sep 3, 2025Draw Reveal: Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six ZeroThe Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero is kicking off on September 8th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Analysis · Aug 26, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE WALGREENS OPEN AT THE LAS VEGAS STRIP (AUGUST 27-31, 2025)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Aug 25, 2025Draw Reveal: Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas StripThe Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas Strip is kicking off on August 27th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Analysis · Aug 4, 2025Draw Reveal: Veolia Bristol OpenThe Veolia Bristol Open is kicking off on August 6th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the excitement! As…PPA Tour

Analysis · Aug 4, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA BRISTOL OPEN (AUGUST 6-10, 2025)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Jun 11, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE SELECT MEDICAL ORANGE COUNTY CUPJUNE 17-22, 2025 OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Jun 11, 2025Draw Reveal: Select Medical Orange County CupThe Select Medical Orange County Cup is kicking off on June 16th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…PPA Tour

Analysis · May 19, 2025Boost your pickleball game—and your lifespan—with strength trainingWant to play pickleball well into your golden years and maintain your health off the court too? Start strength training. Building muscle isn’t just about looking fit—it’s about keeping your…PPA Tour

Analysis · May 7, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA ATLANTA PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY ENSURE MAX PROTEIN (MAY 12-18, 2025)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · May 6, 2025Draw Reveal: Veolia Atlanta Pickleball ChampionshipsThe Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships is kicking off on May 12th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the…PPA Tour

Analysis · Apr 15, 2025Keeping Third Shots “In Play”: a pro stats study.For many years we have heard the conventional wisdom about keeping a ball “in play,” i.e., not hitting it into the net or out of bounds. Meanwhile, the Third Shot…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Mar 31, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA NORTH CAROLINA OPENOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Mar 31, 2025Draw Reveal: Veolia North Carolina OpenThe Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open is kicking off on March 26th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…PPA Tour

Analysis · Mar 21, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE BLACK DESERT RESORT RED ROCK OPENOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Mar 19, 2025Draw Reveal: Black Desert Resort Red Rock OpenThe Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open is kicking off on March 26th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Analysis · Mar 11, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE CIBC TEXAS OPEN PRESENTED BY FASENRAOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

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