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Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud celebrating winning the men's doubles title at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 25, 2026Heroes of Hong Kong: Dikosavljevic, Johnson go back-to-back in singles as Patriquin, Staksrud capture second title of 2026Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud came away with a statement win over Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio in the men's doubles final.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 24, 2026Order of Play for Championship Sunday at PPA Hong KongAnna Bright, Hayden Patriquin, Anna Leigh Waters, and Ben Johns will all compete in multiple finals on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Noe Khlif competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 23, 2026Quarterfinal chaos: top singles seeds fall at PPA Hong KongNoe Khlif notched his first career victory over Chris Haworth to make his second singles semifinal in as many weeks.Reads on Pickleball.com

Rika Fujiwara competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 22, 2026Singles rematches take center stage in PPA Hong Kong Slam quarterfinalsRika Fujiwara will face Sahra Dennehy in a rematch of their quarterfinal from last week's Australia Pickleball Cup.Reads on Pickleball.com

Analysis · Apr 2, 2024Third Shot Drives Are on the RiseA shift in tactics is underway in the PPA. Have you noticed it, especially lately? If you think you’ve been seeing more third shot drives, you are right, and the…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Mar 28, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE FANATICS SPORTSBOOK NORTH CAROLINA CUPOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Mar 27, 2024Draw Reveal: FANATICS SPORTSBOOK NORTH CAROLINA CUPThe Fanatics Sportsbook North Carolina Cup is kicking off on April 1st and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…Andrew Gilman

Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher: Austin Open

Analysis · Mar 12, 2024Storylines for the Veolia Austin Open powered by InvitedOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Mar 11, 2024Draw Reveal: Veolia Austin Open powered by InvitedThe Veolia Austin Open powered by Invited is kicking off on March 13th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Mar 4, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE PICKLEBALL CENTRAL INDOOR USA CHAMPIONSHIPSOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNAMENT/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Mar 4, 2024Draw Reveal: Pickleball Central Indoor USA ChampionshipsThe Pickleball Central Indoor National Championships is kicking off on March 6th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…Andrew Gilman

PPA Tour & MLP Merger

Analysis · Feb 29, 2024PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball Close Merger2024.02.29 – MLP and PPA Completed Merger The leading professional pickleball organizations the Carvana PPA Tour (“PPA Tour”) and MLP by Margaritaville (“MLP”) announced today the completion of their previously…Jeff Watson

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Analysis · Feb 16, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE CARVANA MESA ARIZONA CUPOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Feb 14, 2024Draw Reveal: Carvana Mesa Arizona CupThe Carvana Mesa Arizona Cup is kicking off on February 20th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…Emma Santerre

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Analysis · Feb 1, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA DESERT RIDGE OPEN PRESENTED BY OH SNAP!OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

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Analysis · Jan 30, 2024Draw Reveal: Veolia Desert Ridge Open presented by OH SNAP!The Veolia Desert Ridge Open presented by OH SNAP! is kicking off on January 31st and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s…Emma Santerre

Analysis · Jan 9, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE HYUNDAI MASTERS POWERED BY INVITED (January 9-14, 2024)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

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Analysis · Jan 8, 2024Draw Reveal: Hyundai Masters powered by InvitedThe Hyundai Masters powered by Invited has officially kicked off and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the…Emma Santerre

Analysis · Nov 28, 2023Draw Reveal: CIBC PPA Tour Finals presented by E-Z-GOThe CIBC PPA Tour Finals presented by E-Z-GO has officially kicked off and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…Emma Santerre

Analysis · Nov 28, 2023STORYLINES FOR THE CIBC PPA TOUR FINALS PRESENTED BY E-Z-GOOVERALL TOP 5: BROADCAST & VENUE HIGHLIGHTS (all times Pacific): MEN’S SINGLES WITH POOLS: Pool 1Ben JohnsConnor GarnettChristian AlshonJay Devilliers Pool 2Federico StaksrudTyson McGuffinJW JohnsonPablo Tellez WOMEN’S SINGLES WITH POOLS…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Nov 16, 2023Draw Reveal: Hertz Gold Cup powered by TixrThe Hertz Gold Cup powered by Tixr has officially kicked off and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…Emma Santerre

Analysis · Nov 15, 2023STORYLINES FOR THE HERTZ GOLD CUP POWERED BY TIXROVERALL TOP 5: BROADCAST & VENUE HIGHLIGHTS (all times Eastern): MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Nov 7, 2023STORYLINES FOR THE BIOFREEZE USA PICKLEBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS POWERED BY INVITED & THE PPA TOUROVERALL TOP 5: BROADCAST & VENUE HIGHLIGHTS (all times Central): MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

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Analysis · Nov 6, 2023DRAW REVEAL: Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and PPA TourThe Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and PPA Tour has officially kicked off and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released.Emma Santerre

Analysis · Oct 26, 2023Building Together and Prioritizing Player ExperienceMeg Marion has played in a bunch of PPA Tournaments. She’s not a pro. Nope. She’s not that different from the many people who seek to spend their money traveling…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Oct 10, 2023McCurley retires from PickleballTournaments.comTen years ago, Melissa McCurley remembers the world of pickleball. The best players in the world were in their 60s. There were two companies manufacturing paddles and PickleballTournaments.com was home…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Oct 3, 2023STORYLINES FOR THE GUARANTEED RATE PPA CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY THORLOOVERALL TOP 5: BROADCAST & VENUE HIGHLIGHTS (all times Pacific): MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Oct 2, 2023DRAW REVEAL: GUARANTEED RATE PPA CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY THORLOThe Guaranteed Rate PPA Championships presented by THORLO kicks off tomorrow and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…Emma Santerre

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