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Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud celebrating winning the men's doubles title at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 25, 2026Heroes of Hong Kong: Dikosavljevic, Johnson go back-to-back in singles as Patriquin, Staksrud capture second title of 2026Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud came away with a statement win over Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio in the men's doubles final.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 24, 2026Order of Play for Championship Sunday at PPA Hong KongAnna Bright, Hayden Patriquin, Anna Leigh Waters, and Ben Johns will all compete in multiple finals on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Noe Khlif competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 23, 2026Quarterfinal chaos: top singles seeds fall at PPA Hong KongNoe Khlif notched his first career victory over Chris Haworth to make his second singles semifinal in as many weeks.Reads on Pickleball.com

Rika Fujiwara competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 22, 2026Singles rematches take center stage in PPA Hong Kong Slam quarterfinalsRika Fujiwara will face Sahra Dennehy in a rematch of their quarterfinal from last week's Australia Pickleball Cup.Reads on Pickleball.com

Recap · Apr 23, 2024STATS WRAP: Championship Sunday at the Veolia L.A. OpenMEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben Johns and Collin Johns def. (4) Tyson McGuffin and Jaume Martinez Vich, 7-11, 11-9, 11-9, 8-11, 11-6. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 2,482 shots. 209…Jim Ramsey

tyson mcguffin and jaume martinex vich at the LA Open

Recap · Apr 21, 2024Veolia L.A. Open Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #2 Federico Staksrud gave up only 28 points in eight games Thursday. This is his eighth straight final this year (3 golds, 4 silvers), including a win…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Apr 14, 2024Houston Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #10 QUANG DUONG will leave Houston with his first PPA medal. The 18-year-old did not lose a game while beating top-seed Ben Johns and sixth-seed Jaume Martinez…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Apr 10, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the North Carolina Cup.Cary, North Carolina. April 7, 2024. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben Johns and Collin Johns def. (14) Augie Ge and Jaume Martinez Vich, 11-2, 4-11, 11-5, 11-6. . MATCH NOTES…Jim Ramsey

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Recap · Mar 20, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Veolia Austin OpenLakeway, Texas. March 17 and 18, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu def. (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, 11-3, 11-9, 11-3. MATCH NOTES: RALLIES…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Mar 12, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Indoor USA ChampionshipsLakeville, Minnesota March 10, 2024. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (3) Christian Alshon and Thomas Wilson def. (6) Connor Garnett and Tyler Loong, 11-2, 10-12, 11-9, 11-2. MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,411…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Mar 10, 2024Double dipping will be the norm on Championship SundayIf you like Ben Johns, this is not your weekend. If you’re a huge fan of Anna Leigh Waters, well, maybe this isn’t your weekend, either, or Riley Newman or…Andrew Gilman

indoor championships serve recieve

Recap · Mar 9, 2024Stakrsud will be busy on Championship SundayWe’ve known all along about how impressive Federico Staksrud is. And now at the PPA’s Indoor Championships, Staksrud is going next-level. What a pair of days for Staksrud, who is…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Feb 28, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the PPA Mesa Arizona CupMIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Vivienne David and Thomas Wilson, 11-4, 11-1, 11-9. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES:978 shots.114 rallies.8.6 shots per rally.38…Jim Ramsey

Waters/Johns Championship Sunday

Recap · Feb 25, 2024Mesa Arizona Cup Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk(all stats and records reflect PPA Tour events only) Anna Leigh Waters: 22 PPA Triple Crowns (three consecutive), 94 tour wins. (34 S, 29 D, 31 MX) Title #100 should come…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Feb 6, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Desert Ridge OpenPhoenix, Arizona. February 4, 2024 WOMEN’S SINGLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters def. (3) Mary Brascia, 11-2, 11-1. MATCH NOTES: CLEAN WINNERS: (No net-cord, no opponent’s paddle). Waters: 9, including…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 17, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Hyundai Masters.Rancho Mirage, California. January 14, 2024. MEN’S SINGLES FINAL: (10) Dylan Frazier def. (2) Federico Staksrud, 2-11, 11-7, 11-9. . MATCH NOTES: . CLEAN WINNERS: (No net-cord, no opponent’s paddle). Staksrud…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Dec 5, 2023STATS WRAP: Championship Sunday at the CIBC PPA Tour FinalsMIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-1, 11-3, 11-4. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,064 shots.122 rallies.8.7 shots per…Jim Ramsey

JW and Dylan Trophy Hertz Gold cup

Recap · Nov 21, 2023Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Hertz Gold Cup powered by TixrDAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA. NOVEMBER 19, 2023. . WOMEN’S SINGLES FINAL: (2) Salome Devidze def. (5) Lacy Schneemann, 11-8, 12-10. MATCH NOTES: . CLEAN WINNERS: (No net-cord, no opponent’s paddle). Schneemann…Emma Santerre

Recap · Oct 16, 2023Championship Sunday Stats Wrap: Guaranteed Rate PPA Championships=== MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL === (1) Ben Johns and Collin Johns def. (2) Dylan Frazier and JW Johnson, 7-11, 3-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-6. MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 2,647 shots. 179…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 12, 2023Stats-Wrap: Baird Wealth Management Cincinnati Open Championship SundayMEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben Johns and Collin Johns def. (2) Dylan Frazier and J.W. Johnson, 11-6, 11-6, 8-11, 11-8. Watch Here MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 2,658 shots. 172 rallies.Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jul 11, 2023Stats Preview: Newport Beach Championship Sunday=== MEN’S DOUBLES === RILEY NEWMAN and MATT WRIGHT: DYLAN FRAZIER and JW JOHNSON: === WOMEN’S DOUBLES === LUCY KOVALOVA and CALLIE SMITH: ANNA BRIGHT and ANDREA KOOP: === FUN…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jul 11, 2023Florida First-Timers Make Championship Sunday SpecialBen Johns won a triple crown. Again. While for some, that may feel like a slightly boring outcome, it’s a testament to the legacy he’s built within the sport. Not…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Jul 11, 2023From Love Connection to Championship SundayJulian Arnold has never been shy. Arnold is a talker on the court, not afraid to show his emotions, and has a pretty loud forehand too, so when he started…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Jul 11, 2023Ignatowich Wrestles His Way to Championship SundayJames Ignatowich had some choice words to share yesterday. He had just beaten No. 2 seed Jay Devilliers and earned a chance at his first PPA title. He looked comfortable…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Jul 11, 2023Contrast of Styles Sets up for a Fun Championship SundayRiley Newman and Matt Wright have a certain style. Anyone who watches pickleball knows what it is – relentless attack, fast-paced, and as Newman says, “Bombs away.” Collin and Ben…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Jul 11, 2023New Faces Will Play On Championship SundayOnce Ryan Sherry got himself out of Las Vegas last weekend, he ended up just fine. Now, it’s never easy to come back from vacation, but Sherry looked pretty pumped…PPA Tour

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