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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

USAP Nationals

Analysis · Nov 6, 2023DRAW REVEAL: Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and PPA TourThe Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and PPA Tour has officially kicked off and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released.Emma Santerre

Feature · Nov 6, 2023The Hype Guys: More than a Dynamic DuoMaverick and Goose. Han Solo and Chewbacca. The Bert and the Ernie. The world has certainly seen its fair share of dynamic duos. Over the last few months, a new…Will Daughton

Carvana PPA Tour Riley Newman

Tour News · Nov 5, 2023Dallas Ties Make Nationals Feel SpecialDave Fleming isn’t from Dallas, but he’s called North Texas home for the past 20-plus years. Riley Newman isn’t from Dallas either, but he’s a recent transplant. And the PPA…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Nov 3, 2023Sports Stars of Dallas to Clash on the Pickleball Court at NationalsThe excitement continues to build for the Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA Tour and some of the biggest (literally) stars from the Dallas sports…Will Daughton

Tour News · Nov 3, 2023Devilliers primed for Nationals, competing in front of familyJay Devilliers took full advantage of a break in the schedule to prepare for the biggest event in pickleball history With the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships on the…Victoria Radnothy

Tour News · Nov 2, 2023Countdown to Nationals is onThe biggest pickleball event is getting ready to start. Are you ready? Are you going? Everything starts Nov. 5 at the Brookhaven Country Club, outside of Dallas, Texas, and in…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Nov 2, 2023Carvana PPA Tour and MLP by Margaritaville Jointly Release Integrated 2024 Schedule in First Major Move Since Announcing Plans to MergeTotal of 34 Combined and Standalone Events Across the U.S. Will Bring Pro Pickleball to More Fans Than Ever Before DALLAS (November 2, 2023) – MLP by Margaritaville (Major League…PPA Tour

Tour News · Nov 1, 2023Learn About the Big Business of PickleballWant to hear in what direction paddle technology is headed? Interested in which demographics are playing, consuming, and investing in pickleball? Want to learn what criteria can make a social…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Nov 1, 2023World No. 1s Anna Leigh Waters and Scottie Scheffler exchange pickleball, golf expertiseThe pair are teaming up for the Deep Eddy Vodka Celebrity Pickleball Showdown at Nationals Pickleball superstar Anna Leigh Waters and six-time PGA Tour winner Scottie Scheffler are the top-ranked…Victoria Radnothy

Tour News · Nov 1, 2023Progression Draw to make Pro Pickleball Debut at National ChampionshipsThe progression draw, a format common to tennis tournaments, is coming to professional pickleball. The Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA Tour is already gearing…Will Daughton

Tour News · Oct 31, 2023By the Numbers: 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National ChampionshipA numerical look at pickleball’s largest-ever tournament The 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships officially begins on Sunday, November 5 at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, TX, an inner-ring…Jim Ramsey

Pablo & Federico Las Vegas PPA Pickleball Tournament

Profile · Oct 30, 2023Fed and Pablo: Fiery FriendsPablo Tellez and Federico Staksrud are best friends. They live about 15 minutes apart and are now long-standing pickleball partners and among the top pickleball teams in the world. They…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Oct 26, 2023Building Together and Prioritizing Player ExperienceMeg Marion has played in a bunch of PPA Tournaments. She’s not a pro. Nope. She’s not that different from the many people who seek to spend their money traveling…Andrew Gilman

ALW Las Vegas

Tour News · Oct 25, 2023School days and dinking waysWe already sort of know there’s nothing too normal about Anna Leigh Waters. When you’re the world’s best female pickleball player, have competed all over the country, and have enough…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Oct 24, 2023World No. 1s Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters Headline Pro Player Field At 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships, Which Will Feature Record Prize PurseTune in to the broadcast Nov. 7-12 across ESPN, Tennis Channel and pickleballtv DALLAS (October 24, 2023) – World No. 1s Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters headline the outstanding…PPA Tour

Amateur Play PPA Tour

Blog · Oct 23, 2023Apple study finds more people are playing pickleball longerNot only are more people playing pickleball than ever before, more people are enjoying the health benefits of the game, too. Maybe that’s why we’re seeing so many people checking…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Oct 20, 2023“The Race” Update: Mixed Doubles Going Down to the WireWith Las Vegas in the rearview mirror, we’re one step closer to the CIBC PPA Tour Finals taking place Nov. 30-Dec. 3 in San Clemente, California. Qualification for San Clemente…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Oct 19, 2023Deep Eddy Vodka Celebrity Pickleball Showdown! Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Romo, Jason Kidd, Tyler Seguin, Scottie Scheffler and John Isner to participate in pickleball exhibition at 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National ChampionshipsThe event will be held the evening of Tuesday, November 7 at Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas; Tickets on Sale Now at tixr.com/ppa A group of the Carvana PPA Tour’s…PPA Tour

Profile · Oct 18, 2023Ex-Olympian Tina Pisnik Joins the PPA Tour for 2024Tina Pisnik’s tennis days were over. It had been about 15 years since she last competed against some of the game’s best, wrapping up a career in which she was…Andrew Gilman

Aanik Lohani

Profile · Oct 16, 2023Datasets to Dinks, Aanik Lohani Is All In On PickleballIn 2022, Aanik Lohani asked Ben Johns to take a picture with him. Lohani was an aspiring pickleball player, an ex-tennis player who had just won an amateur pickleball singles…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Oct 16, 2023Championship Sunday Stats Wrap: Guaranteed Rate PPA Championships=== MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL === (1) Ben Johns and Collin Johns def. (2) Dylan Frazier and JW Johnson, 7-11, 3-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-6. MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 2,647 shots. 179…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Oct 13, 2023From Horrifying Tragedy to Newfound Joy: Pickleball Changes LivesSix years ago Darla Christensen and her family survived a horrifying tragedy. Two years ago, pickleball saved her life. Now, on the anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Oct 12, 20232023 Brings Some Big Changes for Jack SockThe world of Jack Sock has been pretty wild in the past year. Think about it, the former top-10 in the world tennis player has gone from tennis to winning…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Oct 10, 2023McCurley retires from PickleballTournaments.comTen years ago, Melissa McCurley remembers the world of pickleball. The best players in the world were in their 60s. There were two companies manufacturing paddles and PickleballTournaments.com was home…Andrew Gilman

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