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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

Feature · Jul 27, 2023National Parents’ Day on the PPA TourVinnie Brascia isn’t different from so many of the parents who cheer, console, partner, and, sometimes just listen, to their sons and daughters who journey through the PPA Tour. Well…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 20, 2023Beer City Open Has Become a FavoriteSix years ago, it took a long conversation and a few beers to convince Paul Richards that he could run a successful pro pickleball tournament in Michigan. At first, Richards…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 19, 2023How to Invest in PickleballPickleball is booming and there are lots of ways to get involved. If you’re thinking about investing in pickleball, there are plenty of opportunities. And there are a lot of…Andrew Gilman

Bright & Waters Denver PPA Tour

Feature · Jul 18, 2023Stats Wrap from the OH SNAP! Denver Open Gold Medal MatchesMEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: Ben Johns and Collin Johns (1) def. Federico Staksrud and Pablo Tellez (3), 11-7, 11-4, 11-4. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,404 shots. 118 rallies. 11.9 shots…Dave Fleming

Vivienne and Lacy Denver PPA Tour Pickleball Tournament

Feature · Jul 18, 2023OH SNAP! Denver Open Championship Sunday PreviewAnna Leigh Waters looking for her eighth Triple Crown of 2023 and her fifth consecutive Triple Crown. Simone Jardim has the Tour record with six in a row. Ben Johns…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Jul 11, 2023A Winning Partnership—Southwest Airlines Announced as the Official Airline of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) TourSouthwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card from Chase named Official Credit Card of the Professional Pickleball Association Tour Carrier celebrates partnership with coveted Companion Pass for top Pickleball Pros SALT…PPA Tour

Practicing Pickleball Alone

Feature · Jul 11, 2023How to Practice Pickleball AloneThere are dozens and dozens, no, actually hundreds and thousands of videos, tutorials, and an entire internet full of pickleball information. It’s easy to find and easy to consume. And…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023OH SNAP! Pickling Named Official Pickle Partner of the PPA Tour, Title Sponsor of the Denver OpenSALT LAKE CITY, UT (July 6, 2023) – Today, the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association announced OH SNAP! as the exclusive pickle of the PPA Tour. OH SNAP! Pickling will also…PPA Tour

Health Benefits of Pickleball

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Top 8 Health Benefits of PickleballPickleball is a sport that has gained immense popularity in recent years. It is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Freedom From the NormHit some new shots this 4th Ready for some fireworks? Well, to celebrate the 4th in pickleball style, you’re going to want to add a few of these shots to…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023What It Takes to Put Together a Tour StopPreparation makes the operation run smooth Dozens and dozens of locations around the country means dozens and dozens of long, hard conversations. That’s what life is like on the PPA…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Staying Hydrated For Summer PickleballDon’t forget to take a drink when it’s time to dink Are you ready to play better pickleball? Obviously, if you’re here, you are. And as the summer temps heat up…PPA Tour

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Why Can’t We Be Friends?Callie Smith started her answer with a definitive explanation. “Let me begin by saying, ‘I love Lucy,’” Smith said of her partner Lucy Kovalova. “I look forward to getting on…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Prime Video Inks Multiyear Deal With the Professional Pickleball AssociationNEW YORK (May 16, 2023) — Widely known as America’s fastest growing sport, pickleball is coming to Prime Video for the first time, thanks to a multiyear agreement with the…PPA Tour

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Carvana Champions Accessibility with Pickleball For All, Donates Different Set of Wheels To Para-AthletesPHOENIX (May 15, 2023) — Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, is celebrating Mobility Awareness Month with Pickleball For All — an accessible pickleball exhibition…PPA Tour

Feature · Jul 11, 2023ESPN and the Professional Pickleball Association Reach Agreement to Cover Eight Tournaments in 2023SALT LAKE CITY, UT (May 5, 2023) – ESPN and the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) today announced an agreement to broadcast eight PPA Tour tournaments this year beginning…Jeff Watson

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Barkley and Bandy Serve Up Fun Against PPA Pros in Vizzy Pro-AmMatt Barkley has been an NFL player for more than a decade. Jenna Bandy is Guiness Book record holder. The two are used to being in the spotlight, and they…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023The PPA Tour Unveils Deal with CBS Sports for 2023 SeasonCBS Sports Set to Air Over 30 Hours of Coverage Across CBS, CBS Sports Network, and Paramount+ in 2023 SALT LAKE CITY, UT (April. 19, 2023) – The Carvana Professional…Jeff Watson

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Pickleball Taking Flight for Guinness World Record AttemptDean Matt has always flown planes. And he loves pickleball. So the pilot pickleballer decided to combine a pair of things he loves and try to set a world record…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Siblings On Court and OffJackie and Jade Kawamoto live together. They work together. They eat together. Here’s the deal: Their schedules align. And on the court they often team up together. “Jade doesn’t like…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023THORLO® partners with PPA Tour to Offer Pickleball Players the Perfect Performance SockEngineers studied pickleball footwork to create a sock tailored for enhanced protection and support SALT LAKE CITY (March 30, 2023) – The Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) today announced…PPA Tour

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Penetrex Teams Up with the PPA Tour to Offer Trusted Joint and Muscle Relief to the Pickleball CommunityKeep feeling your best and playing the sport you love, thanks to new deal between Penetrex and the PPA Tour SALT LAKE CITY (March. 16, 2023) – The Carvana Professional…Jeff Watson

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Bringing Heat to Florida; Red Clay Hot Sauce Partners with the PPA TourRed Clay Hot Sauce named new title sponsor of the PPA Tour’s Florida Open SALT LAKE CITY (March. 07, 2023) – The Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour announces a…Jeff Watson

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Hit Us With Your Best Shot: goodr Sunglasses Announces Partnership with Carvana PPA TourEyewear brand partners with the Carvana PPA Tour to outfit pickleball players in its polarized active sunglasses LOS ANGELES, CA (March 1, 2023) — goodr—the brand known for its $25…Jeff Watson

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