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Recap · Sep 8, 2026

Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Pickleball National Championships

Cary, North Carolina. September 6, 2026. Bright and Patriquin take mixed, Johns and Tardio a 19th title together, and Anna Leigh Waters completes the weekend with her 64th career title.

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Celebrating victory at the PPA Tour pickleball tournament with players holding the trophy.

Recap · May 22, 2026

ABC’s of the 2025-2026 PPA Tour Season (Anna Leigh and Ben’s Championships)

Two female pickleball players celebrating on the court during PPA Tour event.

Recap · May 20, 2026

The Defense Does NOT Rest for Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters

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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

Professional pickleball match with players and large audience at PPA Tour event.

Recap · May 19, 2026STATS WRAP! : Stats and Facts from the 2025-2026 SeasonTriple Threats: Players who finished the year ranked in the Top Ten in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles: Versatility: Players who won a Singles title and a title in either…Jim Ramsey

Female athlete holding trophy at PPA Tour pickleball event.

Recap · May 13, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Toys “R” Us PPA FinalsSan Clemente, California. May 10, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Rachel Rohrabacher and Christian Alshon, 11-5, 11-5, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Celebrating victory at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

Recap · May 5, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.Peachtree Corners, Georgia May 3, 2026 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def, (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-4, 11-5, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Apr 21, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Fasenra Sacramento Open.Sacramento, California. April 19, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Tyra Black and Eric Oncins def. (1) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 6-11, 3-11, 11-8, 11-8. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Mar 31, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Greater Zion Cup.Ivins, Utah. March 29, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-5, 11-0, 15-13. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Mar 19, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Texas OpenMcKinney, Texas. March 15, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-4, 9-11, 11-5, 11-6. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Mar 9, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the SXY Newport Beach OpenNewport Beach, California. March 8, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (10) Tina Pisnik and Eric Oncins, 11-4, 11-2, 12-10. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Feb 23, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Carvana Mesa CupMesa, Arizona. February 22, 2026. . MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin def. (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, 11-8, 11-9, 11-3. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Feb 16, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open.Cape Coral, Florida. February 15, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-7, 9-11, 3-11, 12-10, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 26, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Pickleball Central National Indoor ChampionshipsLakeville, Minnesota January 27, 2026 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Tyra Black and Christian Alshon def. (1) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-8, 11-9, 11-6. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Andrei Daescu…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 20, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from The Carvana MastersRancho Mirage, California. January 18, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-7, 7-11, 9-11, 11-7, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 7, 2026Most Winners, Longest Rallies, and Out Balls – Notable 2025 Stats.(Calendar year 2025) Triple Threats Players who finished the year ranked in the Top Ten in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles: Triple Threats, part 2 Players who won titles in…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 2, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Florida Dairy Farmers Daytona Beach OpenHolly Hill, Florida. December 21, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson def. (6) Kaitlyn Christian and Andrei Daescu, 11-5, 11-1, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (3) Augie…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Nov 25, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Lakeland OpenLakeland, Florida November 23, 2025 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 10-12, 11-4, 11-2, 8-11, 11-6. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Nov 10, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships.Farmers Branch, Texas November 9, 2025 . MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 11-4, 11-7. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (3)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Oct 28, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Rate Vegas CupLas Vegas, Nevada. October 26, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (5) Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio, 11-2, 12-10, 11-7. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Oct 14, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Fasenra Virginia Beach CupOctober 12 & 13, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 11-3, 11-3. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 30, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage OpenSacramento, California. September 28, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Jorja Johnson and J.W. Johnson def. (7) Kate Fahey and Dylan Frazier, 3-11, 12-10, 11-5, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Dylan…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 16, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Cincinnati ShowcaseMason, Ohio. September 14, 2025. . MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu, 11-2, 11-8, 11-9. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Aug 12, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Bristol Open.Bristol, Tennessee. August 10, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-4, 4-11, 11-4, 7-11, 11-3. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jun 24, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Select Medical Orange County CupSan Clemente, California. June 22, 2025. Waters’ fifth straight Triple Crown at Life Time Ranch San Clemente. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja…Jim Ramsey

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