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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 · Sep 25, 2023Little Boy Falls in Love With PickleballWith a tear in her eye, Linda Fetter is quick to say how pickleball saved her life. And her grandson Liam, only four years old, with a big smile on…Andrew Gilman

Carvana PPA Tour Anna Leigh Waters

Analysis · Sep 22, 2023When you’re sorry that you’re not sorryTruth serum time. Be honest and true to yourself. Be vulnerable. It’s OK to admit it. You’re not sorry and you never have been – probably won’t ever be. Your…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Sep 5, 2023DRAW REVEAL: BAIRD WEALTH MANAGEMENT CINCINNATI OPEN PRESENTED BY VIZZYThe Baird Wealth Management Cincinnati Open presented by Vizzy kicks off tomorrow and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…Emma Santerre

Analysis · Sep 5, 2023STORYLINES: BAIRD WEALTH MANAGEMENT CINCINNATI OPEN PRESENTED BY VIZZYOVERALL TOP 5 – ALL #BEN100 EDITION: BROADCAST & VENUE HIGHLIGHTS (all times Eastern): MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Aug 31, 2023Talking trash on tourEver watched Dave Weinbach play? Well, let’s put this another way. If you’ve watched him, you’d know. He calls himself “The Badger” and he’s more animated than Saturday morning cartoons.Andrew Gilman

Jay D Patrick Smith Pickleball

Analysis · Aug 24, 2023Healthier than ever, Smith looks to continue run in KCPatrick Smith wasn’t pain-free, but as he describes it, he was feeling better on the court than he had in a long time. And that’s saying something. Smith was finally…Andrew Gilman

Carvana PPA Tour - OS1st North Carolina Open - Crowd

Analysis · Aug 22, 2023STORYLINES FOR THE VULCAN KANSAS CITY OPEN PRESENTED BY CHICKEN N PICKLEOVERALL TOP 5: BROADCAST & VENUE HIGHLIGHTS (all times CENTRAL): MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Carvana PPA Tour - ONIX Austin Showdown Powered by Invited

Analysis · Aug 21, 2023DRAW REVEAL: VULCAN KANSAS CITY OPEN PRESENTED BY CHICKEN N PICKLEThe Vulcan Kansas City Open presented by Chicken n Pickle kicks off tomorrow and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…Emma Santerre

Analysis · Aug 20, 2023Johns and Wright Reignite Partnership for Kansas CityBen Johns is back, Collin Johns is resting, and Matt Wright is ready. Collin Johns is recovering from an injury, which means brother Ben Johns needs a partner for the…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Aug 15, 2023DRAW REVEAL: Vulcan Tournament of ChampionsThe Vulcan Tournament of Champions kicks off tomorrow and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the excitement! As…Emma Santerre

Analysis · Aug 14, 2023Storylines for the Vulcan Tournament of ChampionsOVERALL TOP 5: BROADCAST & VENUE HIGHLIGHTS (all times Mountain): MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Carvana PPA Tour OH SNAP! Denver Open Presented by Vizzy Crowd

Analysis · Aug 2, 2023DRAW REVEAL: Takeya Showcase Presented by Best Day BrewingTakeya Showcase Presented by Best Day Brewing kicks off tomorrow and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the…Hannah Johns

Analysis · Aug 1, 2023STORYLINES FOR THE TAKEYA SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY BEST DAY BREWINGOVERALL TOP 5: BROADCAST & VENUE HIGHLIGHTS (all times Pacific): MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

DJ and Pat PPA Tour

Analysis · Jul 29, 2023Smith, Young Surprise Johns Brothers in Seattle QuarterfinalsOK, you didn’t see this one coming. No chance. Maybe your guess was Riley Newman and his new partner Julian Arnold getting it done. Maybe you thought Matt Wright and…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 25, 2023STORYLINES FOR THE BAIRD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SEATTLE OPEN PRESENTED BY HOLLAND AMERICA LINEOVERALL 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 · Jul 11, 2023STORYLINES FOR THE OH SNAP! DENVER OPEN PRESENTED BY VIZZYOVERALL TOP 5: BROADCAST & VENUE HIGHLIGHTS (all times Mountain): MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Indoor vs Outdoor PickleballWhether playing outside at the park, indoors on a basketball court, or anywhere in between, pickleball is a great way to have a lot of fun. But no matter where…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Newman, Wright End Doubles PartnershipRiley Newman and Matt Wright have won 23 medals together in the past 18 months, but Newman just announced that the two won’t be partners any more. Newman, one of…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Building Back: the Positive Power of PickleballThere was a time not that long ago when Laura Kemp wouldn’t make it through the day without crying. Anyone who knows Laura would be surprised to hear that. Fiery…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Keep It Down or Pump It Up?As pickleball emerges and grows and becomes more commonly seen on TV, the sport has an interesting question it needs to ask itself moving forward. Is it going to be…Andrew Gilman

OCC Venue

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Storylines: Select Medical Orange County Cup Presented by IntralinksOVERALL TOP 5: BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Learn More About Acrytech Sports Surfaces and The PPA TourTranscript 00:00 What’s happening Pickleball Nation? Dave Fleming here with Connor Pardoe, the CEO of the Carvana PPA Tour and Brad Carroll, the president of Acrytech Sports Surfaces. 00:11 And…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Storylines: Selkirk Texas OpenOVERALL TOP 5: BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Atlanta Venue

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023How to Find Your Pickleball RatingThere are plenty of different criteria factored into your pickleball rating. Ratings systems are both objective and subjective, because the majority are based on a decimal number, plus a combination…Andrew Gilman

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