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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

Blog · Jun 14, 2024Pickleball Line CallsThe ball is moving too fast. There’s already a lot of pressure, a crowd in the stands, a medal on the line. It’s just hard to see. Was it in?Andrew Gilman

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

Recap · Jun 12, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Veolia Sacramento Open.Roseville, California. June 9, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Anna Bright and James Ignatowich, 11-5, 11-9, 11-0. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jun 9, 2024Veolia Sacramento Open Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #1 Federico Staksrud: #9 JW Johnson: Bronze: (5) Quang Duong vs (4) Dylan Frazier. === WOMEN’S SINGLES === #1 Anna Leigh Waters: #2 Catherine Parenteau: Bronze…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Jun 5, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA SACRAMENTO OPEN PRESENTED BY BEST DAY BREWINGOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Recap · Jun 4, 2024Stats Wrap: CIBC Texas Open Championship Sunday.Rockwall, Texas. June 2, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-2, 11-7, 11-9. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Jun 3, 2024Draw Reveal: Veolia Sacramento OpenThe Veolia Sacramento Open presented by Best Day Brewing is kicking off on June 5th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s…PPA Tour

Recap · Jun 2, 2024CIBC Texas Open Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk.=== MEN’S SINGLES === #1 Ben Johns is looking for his fifth title this year and 38th of his career. This is the 16th straight tournament with either Johns or…Emma Santerre

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

Analysis · May 28, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE CIBC TEXAS OPEN POWERED BY TIXROVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

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

Analysis · May 23, 2024Draw Reveal: CIBC Texas Open powered by TIXRThe CIBC Texas Open powered by TIXR is kicking off on May 29th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…PPA Tour

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

Recap · May 21, 2024STATS WRAP: Vizzy Atlanta OpenLifetime – Peachtree Corners, Georgia. May 19, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and James Ignatowich, 11-7, 11-9, 0-11, 11-3. .Jim Ramsey

Recap · May 19, 2024Vizzy Atlanta Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #1 Federico Staksrud is in his tenth straight final (four gold, five silver). The record is 13 straight, held by today’s opponent, Ben Johns. Staksrud beat Johns…Jim Ramsey

Blog · May 15, 2024First Pro Tournament ExperienceIf you’re here, dear reader, there’s a real good chance you were – or are – in the same position as the pro players once were. It’s that “first tournament”Andrew Gilman

Tennis and Pickleball Courts

Blog · May 13, 2024Pickleball vs TennisPickleball and tennis have a number of similarities, but the two sports have a lot of differences, too. Many tennis players have either added pickleball to their recreational activities or…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · May 13, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE VIZZY HARD SELTZER ATLANTA OPEN PRESENTED BY ACRYTECH SPORTS SURFACESOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

ping pong/ table tennis equipment

Blog · May 10, 2024Pickleball vs Ping PongPickleball and table tennis have a number of similarities, but the two sports have a lot of differences, too. Both are fast and exciting and require great reflexes and hand-eye…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · May 10, 2024Draw Reveal: Vizzy Atlanta OpenThe Vizzy Atlanta Open presented by Acrytech is kicking off on May 13th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…PPA Tour

Analysis · May 10, 2024Seniors Step Up! Humana & PPA Tour Showcase Older Generation Smashing the CompetitionWe all know that pickleball is for everyone. It’s inclusive, social and engaging. And the health benefits are obvious – from cardiovascular, mental health, and personal fitness, pickleball is a…PPA Tour

Badminton rackets

Blog · May 7, 2024Pickleball vs. BadmintonPickleball and badminton are both racket sports, but there are several differences when it comes to court size, game play, equipment and more. Check out some of the similarities and…Andrew Gilman

pickleball paddle meghan dizon

Blog · May 6, 2024Padel vs PickleballPickleball and padel are both paddle sports and are very similar to each other, but there are several important differences when it comes to court size, game play, equipment and…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Apr 30, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Selkirk Red Rock OpenMEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Dylan Frazier and JW Johnson def. (9) Andre Daescu and Gabe Tardio, 13-11, 11-1, 11-9. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,388 shots. 126 rallies. 11 shots…Jim Ramsey

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