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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

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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

Analysis · Apr 2, 2024Third Shot Drives Are on the RiseA shift in tactics is underway in the PPA. Have you noticed it, especially lately? If you think you’ve been seeing more third shot drives, you are right, and the…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Mar 28, 2024Fanatics Sportsbook Named Title Sponsor of PPA Tour North Carolina Cup in Cary“Fanatics Sportsbook North Carolina Cup” will host the world’s best pickleball athletes at Cary Tennis Park April 1-7, 2024 Sports fans living in and visiting North Carolina will be able…Jeff Watson

Analysis · Mar 28, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE FANATICS SPORTSBOOK NORTH CAROLINA CUPOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Blog · Mar 27, 2024Should pickleball be your only workout?Lots of people play pickleball for lots of reasons, so while pickleball is a great source of exercise, depending on what your fitness goals are, pickleball may or may not…Andrew Gilman

indoor championships serve recieve

Blog · Mar 27, 2024What is the Most Important Shot in Pickleball?There are wide and varied opinions on the question of what the most-important shot in pickleball. Since pickleball is so popular, and so many new people are coming into the…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Mar 27, 2024Draw Reveal: FANATICS SPORTSBOOK NORTH CAROLINA CUPThe Fanatics Sportsbook North Carolina Cup is kicking off on April 1st and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…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

stacking Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters

Blog · Mar 25, 2024What is Stacking in Pickleball?If you’ve watched the professionals play, oftentimes you’ll hear the announcers talk about a team “stacking.” What does that mean? Simply, “stacking” means it’s stacking the court to achieve the…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

pickleball paddles

Blog · Mar 22, 2024What is a Delaminated Pickleball Paddle?What’s delamination all about? Delamination has been a popular topic of discussion on not just the PPA Tour, but in all of pickleball. A delaminated pickleball paddle is a paddle…Andrew Gilman

PPA pickleball rules 2024

Blog · Mar 20, 2024PPA Tour Pro Rules Deviations 2024For the most part, the PPA uses the same rules as the amateurs use, following USAP play, but there are a few notable exceptions. And the one everyone is talking…Andrew Gilman

David/Wilson Pickleball Doubles

Blog · Mar 20, 2024Detailed Pickleball Scoring Rules GuideBasics of Pickleball Scoring A lot of people are intimidated by the scoring in pickleball, but truly it’s much easier than tennis and simple to learn. Give yourself a game…Andrew Gilman

How to serve in pickleball

Recap · Mar 20, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Veolia Austin OpenLakeway, Texas. March 17 and 18, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu def. (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, 11-3, 11-9, 11-3. MATCH NOTES: RALLIES…Jim Ramsey

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

austin open players center court

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

Selkirk and Franklin pickleball equipment

Blog · Mar 12, 2024What Equipment is Needed to Play PickleballReady to play? Have you got your ball and your paddle? What about your sunscreen and your water bottle? You’re definitely going to need those. Oh, don’t forget a snack…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Mar 12, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Indoor USA ChampionshipsLakeville, Minnesota March 10, 2024. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (3) Christian Alshon and Thomas Wilson def. (6) Connor Garnett and Tyler Loong, 11-2, 10-12, 11-9, 11-2. MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,411…Jim Ramsey

Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher: Austin Open

Analysis · Mar 12, 2024Storylines for the Veolia Austin Open powered by InvitedOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

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