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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

Recap · May 20, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball ChampionshipsPeachtree Corners, Georgia. May 18, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. Etta Tuionetoa and Christian Alshon, 11-3, 11-2, 11-7. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (5) JW…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Apr 21, 2025Erne and ATP Defense: a Pro Player StudyErnes and ATPs on the PPA tour were usually winners not long ago. Now, those shots are frequently returned comfortably, continuing the rallies. How skilled are the PPA pros at…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Apr 11, 2025The Height of Men’s Doubles Gold Medal Winners: A “Short” Stats Study.*Using heights listed in the players’ bios at pickleball.co Have you noticed a recent trend on the PPA Tour, where you have to look up to see the Men’s Doubles champions hoisting the…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Apr 8, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia North Carolina OpenCary, North Carolina. April 6, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson def. (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, 8-11, 11-7, 11-6, 3-11, 11-8. MEN’S DOUBLES…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Mar 31, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Black Desert Resort Red Rock OpenSt. George, Utah. March 30, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (6) Parris Todd and Dekel Bar def. (2) Catherine Parenteau and Christian Alshon, 11-9, 12-14, 6-11, 11-7, 11-8. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Mar 17, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the CIBC Texas OpenMcKinney, Texas. March 16, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-4, 11-3, 14-12. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Ben…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Mar 10, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Cape Coral OpenCape Coral, Florida March 9, 2025 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Anna Bright and JW Johnson, 4-11, 13-11, 11-7, 7-11, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Feb 27, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Carvana Mesa CupMesa, Arizona. February 23, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson def. (3) Anna Bright and Dekel Bar, 11-1, 9-11, 11-6, 9-11, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (4)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Feb 11, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Proton Tucson Open.Tucson, Arizona. February 9, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Tyra Black and Christian Alshon, 11-8, 11-8, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Christian…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Feb 5, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Proton Australia Pickleball OpenMelbourne, Australia. February 2, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Lacy Schneemann and Tyson McGuffin def. (1) Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio, 8-11, 6-11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-8. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Feb 2, 2025Championship Sunday Preview, Proton Australia Pickleball Open, from the Stats Desk.=== NOTES === === Triple Crowns === === MEN’S SINGLES === #1 TYSON McGUFFIN: #3 GABE TARDIO: BRONZE: #5 Phuc Huynh vs #2 Quang Duong. === WOMEN’S SINGLES === #1…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 15, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Zimmer Biomet Masters.Rancho Mirage, California. January 12, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. Catherine Parenteau and Federico Staksrud, 10-12, 11-5, 11-3, 11-3. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Dec 16, 2024ELEVEN POINTS: Stats and Facts from the 2024 SeasonTriple 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 Singles, Doubles, and…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Dec 10, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the CIBC PPA Tour FinalsSan Clemente, California. December 8, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Catherine Parenteau and Christian Alshon, 11-3, 11-3, 8-11, 11-1. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Dec 8, 2024Championship Sunday Preview, CIBC PPA Tour Finals, from the Stats Desk.=== MEN’S SINGLES === CONNOR GARNETT: Preseason #4, Currently #3. 2024: Two titles: LA Open vs Staksrud, KC vs McGuffin. HUNTER JOHNSON: Preseason not in the top 20, Currently #4.Jim Ramsey

Recap · Nov 21, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Lapiplasty Pickleball World ChampionshipsFarmers Branch, Texas. November 10, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (5) Etta Wright and Christian Alshon, 11-9, 11-5, 11-2. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (7)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Nov 19, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Milwaukee OpenMilwaukee, Wisconsin. November 17, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Bright and Dylan Frazier def. (3) Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio, 11-13, 11-6, 11-9, 11-2. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Federico…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Nov 17, 2024Veolia Milwaukee Open Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #1 FEDERICO STAKSRUD: #4 HUNTER JOHNSON: Bronze: #30 Adam Harvey: #5 Pablo Tellez: === WOMEN’S SINGLES === #8 CHAO YI WANG: #6 KATE FAHEY: Bronze: #5…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Oct 15, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Rate ChampionshipsLas Vegas, Nevada. October 13, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 5-11, 11-7, 11-5, 11-1. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 23, 2024Lightning Strikes Twice: Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher vs Catherine Parenteau and Anna Leigh WatersAnna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher are the only team to beat Catherine Parenteau and Anna Leigh Waters, and they have done so twice. What statistical similarities and differences exist between…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 18, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the CIBC Atlanta SlamPeachtree Corners, Georgia MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Catherine Parenteau and Christian Alshon, 11-6, 11-6, 12-10. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Ben Johns and…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 15, 2024Atlanta Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === INTRO: The Men’s Singles field was loaded! The top nine seeds had all been in at least one Singles final since last December, and they had…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 4, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Las Vegas Pickleball CupLas Vegas, Nevada. September 1, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (6) Catherine Parenteau and Riley Newman, 11-6, 11-0, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (9)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 1, 2024Las Vegas Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #1 FEDERICO STAKSRUD: #6 DYLAN FRAZIER: Bronze: #8 JAUME MARTINEZ VICH: #20 ERIC RODDY: === WOMEN’S SINGLES === #1 ANNA LEIGH WATERS #17 KATE FAHEY: Bronze…Jim Ramsey

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