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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 · Apr 6, 2024Wild run continues for Brascia and FoughtTodd Fought is feeling good, Maggie Brascia is just “so excited” and Mary Brascia is living it up. And Mary isn’t even playing. Yeah, that’s what happens when you enter…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Apr 5, 2024Upsetting day Thursday in North CarolinaThe last time the PPA Tour was in action Anna Bright and Matt Wright were the big winners. Bright won a pair of gold medals and was the player of…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Apr 4, 2024Waters on the way to 100The most-prolific female winner on the PPA Tour has a chance to turn 100 this weekend in North Carolina. Anna Leigh Waters, just 17 years old, has 97 gold medals…Andrew Gilman

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Tour News · Apr 3, 2024Johnson gets his PPA Tour started rightWhat a start for Yates Johnson. Oh, and welcome to the PPA Tour. Johnson, a regular winner on the APP Tour, made his debut as a newly signed member with…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 27, 2024The Underground Celebrity Pro-Am set for April 6 at the North Carolina CupPPA pros will share the court with some sports celebrities when the tour hits North Carolina. The event, which will be at 2 p.m. on April 6, will feature a…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 25, 2024The Underground North Carolina Celebrity Pickleball Pro-Am to Feature Canes’ Rod Brind’Amour, Cam Ward and Justin Williams; UNC Basketball Legend Tyler Hansbrough; Tennis and Pickleball Stars Genie Bouchard and Jack SockNorth Carolina Pickleball Pro-Am to Feature Top Celebs and Athletes…Jeff Watson

Tour News · Mar 18, 2024Daescu and Bright win two golds each and end runs by Johns and WatersStreak stoppers! What a week for Andrei Daescu and what a way to win a pair of gold medals. Hard to imagine anyone could do better. But Anna Bright might…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 17, 2024Navratil and Alshon pull off biggest win of the tournamentThere was wind and rain, delays and venue changes. And a huge upset in the mens’ draw at the Veolia Austin Open. It’s hard to stay mentally focused when you…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 16, 2024New tourney, new partner and no problem for Bright in AustinAndrei Daescu has been doing a bit of talking and Anna Bright has been spending too much time scrolling the socials. Good thing they found enough time to get on…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 15, 2024Four VIBE Pickleball Teams Officially Merge With Major League Pickleball as a Result of PPA Tour/MLP Merger FinalizationAs a result of the finalization of the merger between the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville), the four VIBE pickleball teams have officially been merged…PPA Tour

Tour News · Mar 15, 2024Johns, Sock Play for First Time + New Women’s FinalistsJack Sock may be the future of men’s singles on the PPA Tour, but Ben Johns is certainly the present. Now, on the women’s side? Well, let’s just put a…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 14, 2024Tour players help make Austin beautifulThe PPA Tour is always looking for ways to help improve its carbon footprint in each city it plays, so when the tour stopped in Austin, Texas, this week, it…Andrew Gilman

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Tour News · Mar 13, 2024Grateful for the journey, Nsekpong is back in the singles gameBrandon Nsekpong has been around pickleball for so long, there’s not enough time in the day to hear all of the ways he and his game have changed. “How long…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 11, 2024Wrapping up a wild week in MinnesotaWhat an odd, strange trip it was in Minnesota at the Indoor Championships. What started out as a week about who wasn’t there, turned into a week of firsts. First-time…Emma Santerre

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Tour News · Mar 8, 2024Garnett gets to go for gold againBen Johns has the trophies; Federico Staksrud has the consistency. So, what’s the deal with Connor Garnett? In men’s singles, where the new norm is qualifiers making deep runs and…Andrew Gilman

Mesa Arizona Cup

Tour News · Feb 26, 2024Mesa Tournament wrap-upA quick look at who won and how from the five championship matches Sunday at the Arizona Cup in Mesa, Ariz. Women’s Doubles Winners: Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Feb 26, 2024From survival to sensational – Dizon and Wright make women’s finalFriday, Meghan Dizon and Etta Wright survived. That’s about the only way to put it. When you face down a match point, then another and another, and dismiss seven of…Andrew Gilman

Mesa arizona cup Gabe and Andrei

Tour News · Feb 24, 2024Wins keep coming for Daescu and TardioWhen you beat Ben and Collin Johns, it’s worthy of a celebration. When you beat a team seeded higher than you for a third day in a row, that’s also…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Feb 23, 2024Sock moves into quarters and does it with a smileJack Sock is just out looking for a forehand and having a good time. Simple as that. And Thursday in the round of 16 in Mesa, Ariz., against one of…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Feb 22, 2024“PPA Tour Australia” Brings Elite Pro Pickleball Tour Down Under through Partnership between PPA Tour and the Pacific PickleballDallas, Texas USA and Sydney, Australia – The Carvana PPA Tour, the elite pickleball tour where top athletes go head-to-head to determine the best players in the world, has announced…PPA Tour

Tour News · Feb 22, 2024Todd back in championship form; rallies past BouchardGenie Bouchard is playing in just her second tournament on the PPA Tour and she’s trying to make a name for herself in the pickleball world. And on the long…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Feb 21, 2024Carvana Mesa Arizona Cup gets going Tuesday in MesaThe qualifiers are into the main draw and we’re heading to the round of 32 at the PPA Tour’s Mesa Arizona Cup. Men’s doubles In the men’s bracket, former tennis…Andrew Gilman

ALW & Ben Johns

Tour News · Feb 16, 2024Carvana PPA Tour Announces Exciting Updates to 2024 Tournament SchedulePPA Tour upgrades the Virginia Beach stop and moves it to September, adds the Salt Lake City Open and temporarily moves Cincinnati Slam during renovations to Lindner Family Tennis Center…PPA Tour

Tour News · Feb 14, 2024“Humana Champions Showcase” to Debut at PPA Carvana Arizona Cup“Humana Champions Showcase” will Highlight Amateur 50+ Age Brackets at PPA Tour Events in Mesa, Austin, Cincinnati and Fort Lauderdale and Feature Special Experiences by Humana Registration and Tickets available…PPA Tour

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