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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

Women Singles Seattle Pickleball Tournament

Profile · Jul 31, 2023Waters Wins Again in Jansen’s Last Singles MatchLea Jansen walked away and Anna Leigh kept on winning. After 26 months and 27 medals, Jansen announced she will no longer be playing any singles events. And Sunday at…Emma Santerre

Profile · Jul 29, 2023Bright & Ignatowich Get back to Championship SundayWe know Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters are the undisputed top team in mixed doubles on the PPA Tour. Who’s next? “We’re in the mix for the No. 2…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 24, 2023National Cousins Day on the PPA TourAs you would expect, the get-togethers are all about competition when Thomas Wilson and A.J. Koller are involved. Koller comes up with the ideas, Wilson plays along and the family…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 24, 2023Sisters With the Gold at BCOJackie Kawamoto has gotten a pair of silver medals – one with Lea Jansen and another with Jessie Irvine. Jade Kawamoto has earned a silver with Lacy Schneemann. The sisters…Andrew Gilman

Tellez & Straksrud Denver Pickleball Tournament

Profile · Jul 17, 2023Men’s Doubles Action at the Denver OpenBefore men’s doubles action began in the Mile High City at this year’s Denver Open, the unique conditions were thought to be a potential equalizer for the underdogs. The qualifiers…Andrew Gilman

Denver Pickleball Tournament

Profile · Jul 17, 2023MILESTONE IN THE MILE HIGH CITY; STAGE HAS BEEN SET FOR A BATTLE ROYALESunday, July 16th at the OH SNAP! Denver Open presented by Vizzy will be ground zero for a very exciting match-up that promises to bring tons of action. The #6…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023The PPA Tour’s Pros On VacationCatching up with a few more PPA players to find out what they are doing during the midseason break. Sarah Ansboury My birthday is June 28th so I’m celebrating along…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Problems and Partners and Putting It TogetherLucy Kovalova considers herself one of the lucky ones. It’s rough out there on the PPA Tour and finding a person to coexist with on the court isn’t exactly the…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Downtime For the PPA Tour Means Vacation Time for PlayersThe PPA Tour is off until mid-July, so we checked in with a few players to see what they were doing with their “downtime.” Here’s what they had to say…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Fathers on the Pro TourHere’s what a few of the PPA Tour dads have to say about what today means for them, what being a dad is like, and what it’s like being on…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Sister Act: Lindsey pairs with Riley, earns a spot in Championship SundayLindsey Newman has always been honest about her abilities. She has never been one to suggest she’s the best person to play alongside her brother Riley, who is back in…Andrew Gilman

Martinez Mens singles Pickleball Tournament

Profile · Jul 11, 2023From ‘Nobody’ to Championship SundayJaume Martinez Vich was frustrated. He couldn’t finish. He couldn’t beat the top players and he was struggling. That was then. And now? “I’m just a Spanish boy living in…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Allyce Jones Featured On The Cari Champion ShowWatch our Pro Player, Allyce Jones, as she was interviewed on Amazon Prime’s The Cari Champion Show. Transcript Interviewer: Welcome back to the Carrie Championship. Pickleball is sweeping the nation.PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Lina Padegimaite Featured On Bonjour! Sports TalkWatch our Pro Player, Lina Padegimaite, as she was interviewed on Amazon Prime’s Bonjour! Sports Talk. Transcript Interviewer: [00:00:00] Welcome back to you, Bonjour Sports Talk. Madeline Burke, Iani tumor…PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Julie Johnson Featured On Bonjour! Sports TalkWatch our Senior Pro, Julie Johnson, as she was interviewed on Amazon Prime’s Bonjour! Sports Talk. Transcript Interviewer: [00:00:00] Welcome back to Bjo Sports Talk Live on Prime video and…PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Callie Jo Smith Featured On Bonjour! Sports TalkWatch Professional Pickleball Player Callie Smith’s interview on Amazon Prime’s Bonjour! Sports Talk. Transcript Interviewer: [00:00:00] Welcome back to Bonjour Sports Talk, Madeline Biani Tumor and Reid Fowler Live on…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Newman Creates Magic with Todd; Duo Plays Together on Championship SundayThere was a moment after Riley Newman and Parris Todd lost their first game of the semifinals on Friday evening that Riley Newman started talking. A bit of banter. You…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Brascia Breaks Out in Atlanta; Has Biggest Wins of the SeasonWhat a weekend for Mary Brascia. And she’s not done. Brascia will be in her first singles championship where she will take on Anna Leigh Waters on Sunday. She was…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Garnett Impresses in Atlanta With Major RunAnother deep run for Connor Garnett in Atlanta. “Yeah, not exactly fresh as a daisy,” he said after Saturday’s performance where he and Gabe Tardio ran all the way to…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Sock, Waters impress on ESPN2What a debut for Jack Sock. What a weekend for Anna Leigh Waters. The North Carolina Open started with Sock’s first appearance in a professional tournament and ended with another…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Newman-Wright Back on Top; Waters Takes Two TitlesThe last time we saw Matt Wright and Riley Newman they were undone in three games by J.W. Johnson and Dylan Frazier in the final of the Newport Beach Open…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Buckner Has Best Finish of Season in CharlotteEveryone knows the top of the women’s singles pickleball world is owned by Anna Leigh Waters. The best player on the PPA Tour has four gold medals in 2023 alone.Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Ryan Sherry Receives MRI Showing Foreign Material in Left Foot; Will Still Defend Title in North CarolinaRyan Sherry received medical attention leading up to the event, but will be back in North Carolina to defend his title from 2022. Ryan Sherry knows how to have fun.Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Sock Set to Make Pro Pickleball DebutJack Sock isn’t retiring from professional tennis yet. He said he’s still trying to get back to where he was – a former top-10 singles and doubles player. A gold…Andrew Gilman

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