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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

Profile · Jul 11, 202310 Questions with Tyler LoongTyler Loong, 31, has been a pro since 2014 and is one of the hottest players in the sport. Known for his insane ability to Erne about any shot, Tyler…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Navratil’s Game Speaks for Itself Thursday at Red RockThe way Zane Navratil describes it is simple. No, not his game. That’s not what he’s talking about. There’s nothing simple about that. On the court, Navratil displays a wild…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Bar is Back with the PPA Tour, Debuted with a Pair of Fourth-Place Finishes in FebruaryIt’s all about who you know. Isn’t that how the expression goes? Whether it’s business, or friendships, relationship building, or get this, even pickleball. That’s been the experience with Dekel…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023A Return to Normalcy for Johns and Waters2023 has been an eventful year on the PPA Tour, and it’s just getting started. There have been upsets and qualifiers, new faces, new partnerships, a bit of sun, rain…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Young Makes Return, Earns Fourth in Men’s DoublesThe last time we saw Darrian (DJ) Young, he had just hit a shot into the middle of the net on match point. He threw his paddle down, straight down.Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Tyson’s BackThe hair looked flow-ier, if that’s even a word. The mullet was even more mullet-like. The sweat was sweatier and the shots were all there. Nothing has changed. Tyson McGuffin…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Shick happens Thursday in FloridaCollin Shick got to the courts at about 6am on Thursday morning and didn’t leave until nearly 6pm at night. Completely unknown in the pickleball world, Shick entered the Red…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Parenteau Stuns Fans, Earns Spot in Finals With Win Over WatersCatherine Parenteau is not unfamiliar with winning. In fact, she’s used to it. A veteran player on the PPA Tour, Parenteau has seen plenty of success, from mixed doubles to…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Carvana Surprises World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters With Sweet 16 GiftLeading Online Auto Retailer Stuns Rising Pickleball Star With Her New Dream Ride At Signature Car Vending Machine PHOENIX – (January 26, 2023) — Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023The PPA Adds Two New Touring Pros to its RanksMarietta Wright Marietta, or “Etta” Wright is a 30-year-old, recently turned pickleball pro hailing from American Fork, Utah. She played D-2 tennis at BYU-Hawaii as a college student and went…PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Lea JansenGet to know Lea Jansen – the former college tennis player from the original home of pickleball: the state of Washington. Jansen has made quite a splash in pickleball over…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Kyle YatesFormer #1 in the World, Kyle Yates, has been playing pickleball since before most people even knew the sport existed. Extremely quick and agile, as well as blessed with lightning-quick…PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Lucy KovalovaSlovakian native Lucy Kovalova is known for her tough demeanor on the court and wicked two-handed backhand. A fierce contender in the doubles divisions, Lucy has a set partnership with…Hannah Johns

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player Spotlight: Tyler LoongTyler Loong: A Pro Pickleball Player with Passion and Purpose At 29 years old, Tyler Loong is not just a seasoned pro since 2014 but also one of the most…Dave Fleming

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Jessie IrvineGet to know Jessie Irvine, who turned pro in 2019 and ended this year ranked #3 in Doubles and #2 in Mixed. Well-known for her on-court passion and vocal “come-ons!”Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Zane NavratilMeet Zane Navratil, who turned pro in 2020 and has since had a meteoric rise up through the men’s pickleball rankings. He ended this year ranked #3 in Singles, #11…Andrew Gilman

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