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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

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023THE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS JOINS THE PPA TOURThe PPA Tour adds an exciting and historical event to its 2022 calendar: the Tournament of Champions SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 16, 2022) – One of the oldest and…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PPA Welcomes New Deputy Commissioner to its RanksChris Patrick joins the PPA Tour team after nearly 15 years in the sports industry and will hold the title of Deputy Commissioner. His role will include working closely with…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Navratil Shines, McGuffin Digs Deep; Waters/Parenteau Advance in Straight SetsThe Guaranteed Rate PPA Championships opened with incredible Men’s/Women’s Singles matches at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This tournament ome with the highest stakes for PPA Points…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PPA TOUR WELCOMES GUARANTEED RATE AS OFFICIAL PARTNERMedia Contact Hannah JohnsPPA TourHead of Contenthannah@ppatour.com Jennifer ZeidlerGuaranteed RateVice President of Public RelationsJennifer.Zeidler@Rate.com Sponsorship aims to build on sport’s massive surge in popularity around the world SALT LAKE CITY…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Gender Doubles: Tennis Channel, New Faces, and First-Time TitlistsThe PPA Tour’s latest stop at the Orlando Cup brought us some new faces and big surprises, as well as some of the hottest action we’ve seen this year. The…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PICKLEBALL WILL MAKE OFFICIAL DEBUT ON TENNIS CHANNEL, THANKS TO THE NETWORK’S NEW AGREEMENT WITH THE PPA TOURThe PPA Tour’s Orlando Cup at the USTA National Campus on September 9-12th will kick-off Tennis Channel’s historical premiere of professional pickleball action. SALT LAKE CITY, UT (September 2, 2021)…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023THE PPA TOUR TAPS FOX SPORTS AS PREMIER TELEVISION PARTNER, CONSISTENTLY ELEVATING PICKLEBALL TO NEW HEIGHTSMedia Contact:Hannah JohnsPPA Head of Contenthannah@ppatour.comAnne Penningtonanne.pennington@fox.com The Professional Pickleball Association welcomes FOX Sports as the pickleball industry’s largest television partner through the 2022 PPA Tour Season SALT LAKE CITY…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Inaugural Orlando Cup coming to the USTA National Campus in FloridaThe largest tennis facility in the U.S. will welcome a professional pickleball tournament for the first time in Orlando, FL on September 9-12! The USTA National Campus features nearly 100…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Lea Jansen and Ben Johns Climb to the Top in DenverSingles Day Rocky Mountain The Rocky Mountain Championships marks the first PPA Tournament. Lea Jansen added her second PPA Title as Ben Johns to capture his 13th Singles Title in…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023New Champions are Crowned, Plus… Golf Balls?!Mixed Doubles day is always an exciting battle of strategy and partnership, but the Takeya Showcase brought us something extra special this time around. Matches were played on Friday, August…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Women’s Singles Sees New Titlist, Field Stays Deep in Men’sIt was a historical week of pickleball in Newport Beach, California, at the Takeya Showcase! Major wins were documented at the top on both the men’s and women’s sides which…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023The PPA Tour Renews Partnership with Margaritaville Underground Invitational for July 2021The 2nd Annual Margaritaville Underground Invitational presented by DUPR is set to take place July 17 as an exclusive VIP experience that showcases twelve of the top pro athletes in…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023ONIX SIGNS NEW TWO YEAR EXTENSION WITH THE PRO PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATIONONIX Dura Fast 40 Pickleball will serve as the PPA Tour’s official tournament ball through 2023 EVANSVILLE, IN (July 1, 2021) – ONIX Pickleball, the number one brand in pickleball, announced today…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023OCC Recap: Lea Jansen Gets 1st Title, Others Add to TotalsOCC Professional Draw Results Women’s Singles Men’s Singles Mixed Doubles Women’s Doubles Men’s Doubles Best Crowd, Triple Crown, and An Incredible Venue The Orange County Cup was the first large-scale…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Orange County Cup Mixed Doubles Produces Not So Mixed ResultsFriday’s Sea Fog lifted and revealed a predictable Championship Sunday match in Ben Johns and Simone Jardim against Lucy Kovalova and Matt Wright. Mixed Doubles:Simone/Johns vs. Kovalova/Wright (Sat. 6/25)Riley Newman/Lindsay…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023San Clemente Singles Brings New Championship Opponents for Ben and LeaThe inaugural Orange County Cup opened with an exciting day of singles that brought new faces for Ben Johns and Lea Jansen. Women’s Singles:Lea Jansen vs. Anna Leigh Waters (Sun.Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PPA Signs Official Data and Sports Betting Partnership with Genius Sports to Accelerate Global GrowthNew long-term exclusive partnership will connect the Professional Tour of Pickleball with new audiences worldwide SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (June 17, 2021) — The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), the professional…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PRO TOUR OF PICKLEBALL ADDS TOUR STOP AT LEGACY SPORTS PARKThe PPA Tour will move the Foot Solutions Arizona Grand Slam to a brand-new venue starting Feb. 2022 after inking a 5-year deal with Legacy Sports USA. SALT LAKE CITY…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PIVOT Agency Helping Increase Sponsorship and Awareness for the PPAWalnut Creek, CA – The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) has signed a multi-level partnership agreement with Bay Area-based sports marketing firm, PIVOT Agency, that will expand the PPA’s business efforts…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 20232021 PPA Masters in Palm Springs, California is Assigned New Event DatesThe Professional Pickleball Association Announces its Final Major of the Year Will Now be Held November 10th – 14th, 2021. Salt Lake City, Utah. – May 20, 2021 – Due…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Introducing the 2022 PPA Tour ScheduleThe 2022 PPA Tour The PPA is excited to announce our most exciting schedule yet. You will recognize some familiar stops, but we have added some exciting new cities and…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Behind the Scenes of the PPABehind the Scenes: PPA Tour Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a PPA Tour event? The PPA Tour’s recent post gives us an exclusive peek into the…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Switching Over: A Conversation on the Overlap Between Racquet SportsGuest piece by tennis and pickleball pro athlete, Collin Johns When people see pickleball being played for the first time, their first thought is often giant ping-pong or miniature tennis……Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Simone Captures another Triple Crown Men’s Doubles Sees Surprises in TampaResults from the Simone Florida Grand Slam The Simone Florida Grand Slam featured continued dominance from the tournament host, Simone Jardim, as she captured her second triple crown of the…Andrew Gilman

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