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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

MLP Draft

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023MLP Draft Goes Big in VegasThe carpet was red, the attire was dresses and dinner jackets, and the experience on Thursday night was so very Las Vegas. That’s where we are with pickleball these days…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Preview to the Selkirk Labs ShowdownAn August filled with entertaining PPA action serves up back-to-back invitational events in just the first two weeks! After kicking off the second half of the season with a unique…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Pickleball in Prisons: Giving Back In Unlikely WaysRoger BelAir has spent a good portion of his life around money. A former vice president in banking and an investment broker, BelAir knows what it takes to save money…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023No Days Off on the Pro CircuitPickleball has always come easy to Riley Newman, but the landscape of competition is changing. Sure, Newman, who is one of the best pros to play the sport, would call…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Jay Devilliers Stuck Overseas, Unable to CompeteOn the eve of the PPA Tour’s first Grand Slam of the season, we’ve got a bit of drama. Jocelyn “Jay” Devilliers, top professional player and crowd favorite, was scheduled…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Pre-Tournament Rundown – Invisalign OpenThe PPA Invisalign Open kicks off in North Carolina this weekend with some of the best and hottest in pickleball in attendance. A few of the top players won’t make…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023CRYPTO USED FOR PRIZE MONEY FIRST TIME IN PICKLEBALL HISTORYThe PPA Tour has announced that it will offer athletes the option to be paid in cryptocurrency for winnings amassed at tournaments. SAN CLEMENTE, CA (July 13th, 2021) – The…Hannah Johns

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023What’s the Story with Dreamland and DUPR?There are a few things we need to talk about… But first, quick poll — who likes mini golfing, craft breweries, art, live music, delicious food and pickleball?! If your…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Pros Share Their Top Bits of AdviceSix of the top pros in pickleball talk about the advice and/or mentors that have motivated them over the years. If you have a question you’d like to submit to…PPA Tour

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Love Pickleball? Love Pickles? Let’s Get Sour.To kick off the first month of 2021, we humbly suggest a hearty toast to the future while simultaneously celebrating your favorite sport: pickleball. How should you do this? We’re…Andrew Gilman

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