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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 · Mar 13, 2025The Pickleball World Championships Return to North Texas, Bringing the Biggest Festival in Pickleball Back to the Metroplex!The largest pickleball festival in the world returns to Farmers Branch, Texas, November 3-9, for the 2025 edition of the Pickleball World Championships. The 2025 edition marks the third consecutive…Nathan Boschult

Tour News · Feb 27, 2025Soft Tennis World Champion Yuta Funemizu Becomes the First Japanese Player to Sign Exclusive Contract to Play on Carvana PPA Tour and in Major League PickleballYuta Funemizu has made history as the first Japanese player to sign an exclusive contract with the United Pickleball Association (UPA) to compete on the Carvana PPA Tour (PPA Tour)…Nathan Boschult

Tour News · Feb 25, 2025PPA Tour Carvana Mesa Cup Breaks Attendance Revenue Records for Pro PickleballThe 2025 PPA Tour Carvana Mesa Cup will prove to be a seminal moment in professional pickleball, with record-breaking attendance revenue and more attendees than an average ‘23-’24 regular season…Nathan Boschult

Tour News · Feb 20, 2025FASENRA® (benralizumab) Named Official Partner of the 2025-2026 Carvana PPA TourThe Professional Pickleball Association today announced their multi-year partnership with FASENRA® (benralizumab) injection, for subcutaneous use as an Official Partner of the PPA Tour. FASENRA® (benralizumab) injection, for subcutaneous use…Nathan Boschult

Tour News · Feb 13, 2025VIDEO: Pro Pickleball Couple Parris Todd and Hunter Johnson Share Seven Secrets on How to Play Pickleball with your Romantic Partner in Time for Valentine’s DayAlthough they have different recollections of how they met and fell in love, professional pickleball stars Parris Todd and Hunter Johnson have more experience than anyone when it comes to surviving and thriving as…Nathan Boschult

Tour News · Jan 30, 2025The Collegiate Pickleball Tour Set to Crown the Best College Pickleball Teams in the Country with $100,000 Prize Purse up for GrabsIn a watershed moment for the growth of pickleball at colleges and universities across the country, The Collegiate Pickleball Tour begins 2025 as a joint venture between the Dynamic Universal…Jeff Watson

Tour News · Jan 30, 2025Abbott’s Ensure® Max Protein Joins the Professional Pickleball Association Tour as the Exclusive Protein Shake PartnerPro Pickleball superstar Callie Smith joins as an ambassador The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) today announced a new partnership with Abbott’s Ensure® Max Protein shakes. This collaboration will highlight…Jeff Watson

Tour News · Jan 27, 2025Australian Pickleball Stars Tom Evans & Helena Spiridis Set to Compete on the World’s Premier Pickleball Pro Tour and League – the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball in the USADALLAS, January 27, 2025 – Australian pickleball stars Tom Evans & Helena Spiridis have signed exclusive contracts with the United Pickleball Association in the United States – which consists of…Jeff Watson

Tour News · Dec 19, 2024Pro Pickleball Continues to Explode: PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball Have Best Year Ever in 2024Dallas, TX, December 19, 2024 – The 2024 pro pickleball season will be remembered as a pinnacle year that has set the trajectory for continued growth and success for years…Jeff Watson

Tour News · Dec 18, 2024ABC’s of 2024: (Anna Leigh and Ben’s Championships)ANNA LEIGH WATERS: Medals: Waters won 42 gold and four silver medals in 17 tournaments. Singles: Waters won 12 times in 13 tournaments, losing only to Salome Devidze in a…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Dec 9, 2024The PPA Tour and Carvana’s “Road to the Finals” Sweepstakes Concludes with Major Wins for Pickleball FansTwo Lucky Fans Attend San Clemente Finals, Drive Away with Cars San Clemente, CA – Dec. 9, 2024 — The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) and Carvana, the leading e-commerce…Jeff Watson

Tour News · Nov 29, 2024Unlocking Longevity in Pickleball: The Steve Deakin ApproachDive into the secrets of one of the sport’s most inspiring professional pickleball players, Steve Deakin, and how he maintains peak performance on court at 50.PPA Tour

Tour News · Nov 25, 2024PPA Asia and MLP Asia Set to Launch, Bringing World-Class Pro Pickleball to the World’s Most Populous ContinentDallas, TX (November 25, 2024) – The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) and Major League Pickleball (MLP) are thrilled to announce the formation of PPA Asia and MLP Asia – in a significant milestone for the highest level of pickleball on a global scale. Asia joins the roster of regions hosting premier pickleball events and competitions for both professionals and amateurs.PPA Tour

UPA Grows Internationally Graphic

Tour News · Jul 18, 2024United Pickleball Association (UPA) Announces Further International Expansion via Five 2025 PPA Tour Events in Australia, India, Canada, Asia and EuropeDALLAS, TX, July 18, 2024 – The United Pickleball Association (UPA), the leader in growing, organizing, and presenting professional and amateur pickleball, has announced a new series of international events…Jeff Watson

Tour News · Jun 18, 2024CARVANA PPA TOUR, NHL AND OTHER PRO SPORTS STARS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY WITH INAUGURAL PICKLE ‘N PUCKS PRESENTED BY VERIZON PRO-AM IN ASPENCARVANA PPA TOUR, NHL AND OTHER PRO SPORTS STARS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY WITH INAUGURAL PICKLE ‘N PUCKS PRESENTED BY VERIZON PRO-AM IN ASPEN Aspen, Colo., June 18 –…Jeff Watson

Tour News · Jun 13, 2024FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS TO EXCLUSIVELY HOST THE STRIP’S FIRST-EVER PPA TOUR LAS VEGAS PICKLEBALL CUPThe exclusive, three-year commitment is in partnership with the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) to bring the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. to the resort; Registration to participate is now…Jeff Watson

Tour News · May 28, 2024UNITED PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION TAPS FORMER DALLAS MAVERICKS EXECUTIVE GEORGE KILLEBREW AS CHIEF REVENUE OFFICERKillebrew, who also served as Commissioner of Major League Rugby, will lead the organization’s revenue strategy Dallas, May 28, 2024 – Former Dallas Mavericks EVP/CRO and Major League Rugby Commissioner…Jeff Watson

Tour News · May 24, 2024UPA Rules and Regulations – Infraction Update 5.28.24Competition and fair play are among the highest priorities for the UPA. Both Major League Pickleball and the PPA Tour have a clear code of conduct and rules to protect…PPA Tour

Tour News · May 23, 2024Updates To The 2024 ScheduleJeff Watson

Tour News · Apr 25, 2024UNITED PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION AND GLOBAL SPORTS PARTNER TO BRING PPA TOUR AND MAJOR LEAGUE PICKLEBALL TO INDIAPPA Tour India and Major League Pickleball India to Debut in 2025 Dallas, TX (April 25, 2024) – The United Pickleball Association and Global Sports have inked a deal to bring…Jeff Watson

Tour News · Apr 16, 2024STATS WRAP: Veolia Houston Open presented by Just CourtsMIXED DOUBLES FINAL (2) Etta Wright and Ben Johns def. (11) Tina Pisnik and Dekel Bar, 11-4, 11-6, 11-5. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,210 shots.100 rallies.12.1shots per rally.33.3 rallies…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Apr 12, 2024PICKLEBALL INC., UNITED PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION AND DUPR (DYNAMIC UNIVERSAL PICKLEBALL RATING) ANNOUNCE A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER THE BEST-IN-CLASS EXPERIENCE FOR ALL PICKLEBALL PLAYERSDallas and Austin, TX (April 12, 2024) – In a milestone deal for pickleball, Pickleball Inc. and the United Pickleball Association (UPA), the parent company of Major League Pickleball (MLP) and…Jeff Watson

Tour News · Apr 8, 2024Waters reaches another milestone, wins 100th-career gold medalLess than three years ago, Anna Leigh Waters won her first gold medal. Sunday, she won her 100th. With another triple crown, this time at the North Carolina Cup, Waters…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Apr 6, 2024Parenteau gets by Devidze, gets another shot at WatersTo get the chance to play a familiar foe Catherine Parenteau hasn’t had much success against, she had to beat a new rival who Parenteau hasn’t had success with either.Andrew Gilman

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