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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

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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

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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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