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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

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Bright Back on Big Stage AgainWhen Anna Bright and Parris Todd lost their first game on Semifinal Saturday, Bright wasn’t too worried. Maybe it was because they had rallied and held off five game points…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Dick’s Sporting Goods Celebrity BattleWe know Scottie Scheffler can whack a golf ball, but can he hit a backhand? We know John Isner can smash a serve, but can he do it underhanded? We…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Mixed Winners Will Play Twin Finals On SundayMixed doubles day at the Guaranteed Rate PPA Championships, held at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas, Nevada proved to be another thrilling display of the best mixed doubles…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Parenteau Finds Her Game, Earns Spot in Singles FinalCatherine Parenteau said she had to trust her game. Yeah, but what happens when that “game” results in an 11-0 loss? How much trust is really left? Apparently enough. Parenteau…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023VIZZY BECOMES EXCLUSIVE HARD SELTZER OF PICKLEBALL IN NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH PROFESSIONAL PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATIONMolson Coors Brings Lineup of Beer, Hard Seltzer and Non-Alc to the PPA, Starting This Fall DALLAS, TX (Oct. 6, 2022) – Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP) today…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Preview to the Guaranteed Rate PPA ChampionshipsLas Vegas plays host to the biggest Grand Slam of the year this week, and fans should expect the PPA superstars to put on a show. Last year’s PPA Championships…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023The Carvana PPA Tour Unveils Multi-Year Partnership Naming Carvana as New Tour Title SponsorCarvana Partners With Professional Pickleball Association, Fastest Growing Community Sport In America PHOENIX, AZ (October 5, 2022) — Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), the industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023ARE YOU READY FOR THIS? PICKLEBALL.COM IS THE NEW HOME FOR ALL THINGS PICKLEBALLFor Recreational Players and Pros, it’s the One Stop Resource to Come Together and Play the Game that is Sweeping the Nation DALLAS, TX (Oct. 5, 2022) — For first timers, top…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023American Breast Cancer Foundation Joins Forces with the PPA TourTournaments to benefit nonprofit’s programs during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month SALT LAKE CITY, UT (September 26, 2022) – A brand-new partnership will bring the American Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF)…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Trio of Titles at the Peachtree ClassicAfter his partner made it through 13 games and more than six hours of play on a full Sunday of matches, Ben Johns couldn’t do anything but give credit to…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Waters Gets Her Focus Back Saturday in GeorgiaMaybe it’s just mom worrying about her daughter and wanting what’s best for her, but Leigh Waters proved again on Saturday that she’s certainly good enough to play at the…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023From First Pitch to the KitchenLast week, Riley Newman missed the PPA Tour event in Cincinnati. He was busy. Busy playing baseball. Well, kind of. Newman, along with friends and family, got to throw out…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023#1 and #2 Tripped Up In PeachtreeThe No. 1 seed Tyson McGuffin won’t be playing singles on Sunday. No. 2 seed Ben Johns won’t be there, either. Wait, what? Call it an unexpected start to the…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Preview to the Peachtree ClassicWhat’s exciting about the Peachtree Classic Powered by Invited in Atlanta? The Baird Wealth Management Open concluded just a few days ago, so the PPA’s most talented players will be…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Introducing the bubly Team Championships presented by MGM RewardsMANDALAY BAY IN LAS VEGAS TO HOST THE 2022 BUBLY TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY MGM REWARDS IN FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PICKLEBALL PARTNERSHIP 24 of the World’s Top Pros Team Up to Battle…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Two and Two for Waters and JohnsTwo more for Ben Johns. Two more for Anna Leigh Waters, too. Another “major” statement for the two best pickleball players in the world as Johns and Waters teamed up…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Double Shots on Championship SundayWe’re used to seeing Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns being a staple of Championship Sunday on the PPA Tour. And we’re going to see plenty of her in Cincinnati…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Upset Lands New Faces in the Mixed Doubles FinalThe mixed doubles matchup of Matt Wright and Lucy Kovalova against Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters has become something to expect on the PPA Tour. The best two pairings…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Johnson and Johnson are the Singles Story in CincyHunter Johnson admitted something out loud what maybe a lot of people in the pickleball world were probably thinking. “I’m a little shocked,” he said. That’s what happens when you…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Preview to the Baird Wealth Management OpenThe 2022 Baird Wealth Management Open begins on Thursday, and there is one question many are asking ahead of this Grand Slam event. Who will be the players to watch…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023The Next Big Thing in Pickleball is Brought Together by the PPA Tour, Baird Wealth Management, and the Lindner Family Tennis CenterMulti-faceted partnership to produce a top-tier tournament, bringing significant tourism to Greater Cincinnati SALT LAKE CITY/CINCINNATI (Sept. 06, 2022) – Baird Wealth Management and the PPA Tour are pleased to…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023TopCourt Adds Pickleball Instruction to its PlatformPickleball World Champions Ben Johns and Jessie Irvine join TopCourt as pickleball coaches Pickleball has become the fastest growing sport in North America with a two-year participation growth rate of…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Finals to Remember in TOCChampionship Saturday at the Tournament of Champions in Brigham City, Utah featured some of the most spectacular pickleball ever played. The coveted tournament, one of the oldest in pickleball history…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Familiar Faces Grace Championship Saturday in M/W DoublesIt’s the usual suspects emerging from men’s and women’s doubles day on Friday at the club. Tournament of Champions in Brigham City, UT. On the women’s side, #2-seeded team Waters…Andrew Gilman

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