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Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud celebrating winning the men's doubles title at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 25, 2026Heroes of Hong Kong: Dikosavljevic, Johnson go back-to-back in singles as Patriquin, Staksrud capture second title of 2026Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud came away with a statement win over Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio in the men's doubles final.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 24, 2026Order of Play for Championship Sunday at PPA Hong KongAnna Bright, Hayden Patriquin, Anna Leigh Waters, and Ben Johns will all compete in multiple finals on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Noe Khlif competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 23, 2026Quarterfinal chaos: top singles seeds fall at PPA Hong KongNoe Khlif notched his first career victory over Chris Haworth to make his second singles semifinal in as many weeks.Reads on Pickleball.com

Rika Fujiwara competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 22, 2026Singles rematches take center stage in PPA Hong Kong Slam quarterfinalsRika Fujiwara will face Sahra Dennehy in a rematch of their quarterfinal from last week's Australia Pickleball Cup.Reads on Pickleball.com

Paddle tennis paddles with diamond grit surface for durability and performance.

Feature · May 14, 2026Why Diamond Tough technology changes the gameThere is a moment every pickleball player knows well. You step onto the court with a brand new paddle. The first drive pops off the face. The ball dips sharply…PPA Tour

Female athlete holding trophy at PPA Tour pickleball event.

Recap · May 13, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Toys “R” Us PPA FinalsSan Clemente, California. May 10, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Rachel Rohrabacher and Christian Alshon, 11-5, 11-5, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · May 6, 2026TOYS R US PPA FINALS PRESENTED BY JOOLA STORYLINES (MAY 6-10, 2026)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: POINTS AWARDED IN EACH DISCIPLINE: HOW THIS FINALS FORMAT WORKS: Each team/player plays every other team/player in their pool. The top 2 advance to the semis.Dave Fleming

PPA Tour pickleball players competing in a tournament.

Tour News · May 5, 2026PARTNERS: The First Reality Docuseries Inside Professional Pickleball Is HereWatch all six episodes now on the Carvana® PPA Tour YouTube Channel The cameras are rolling, the rivalries are real, and pickleball just got the docuseries it deserves.On May 5…PPA Tour

Aerial view of the PPA Finals tennis tournament at Toys “R” Us.

Analysis · May 5, 2026Draw Reveal: Toys “R” Us PPA FinalsThe Toys “R” Us PPA Finals presented by JOOLA is kicking off on May 4th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…Emma Santerre

Celebrating victory at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

Recap · May 5, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.Peachtree Corners, Georgia May 3, 2026 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def, (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-4, 11-5, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

PPA Tour player competing at San Clemente draw reveal event.

Analysis · May 4, 2026Draw Reveal: PPA 500 in San ClementeThe PPA 500 will be contested this week at Life Time Rancho San Clemente in San Clemente, CA, and the draws for all five divisions have been released. This is…PPA Tour

Pickleball players competing at PPA Tour event.

Tour News · May 1, 2026Apollo Sports Capital Leads Landmark $225 Million Investment in Pickleball Inc. – New Parent Company of PPA Tour and Major League PickleballPickleball Inc. has become the new parent company of the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) following a $225 million structured investment led by Apollo…Nathan Boschult

Analysis · Apr 23, 2026VEOLIA ATLANTA PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS STORYLINES (APRIL 27-MAY 3, 2026)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES: POINTS DISTRIBUTION IN ATLANTA…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Apr 22, 2026122-SHOT RALLY in Sacramento!The longest rally in any PPA Tour final since the start of 2022 happened at the Fasenra Sacramento Open, in the Men’s Doubles final. Let’s take a deep dive into…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Apr 21, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Fasenra Sacramento Open.Sacramento, California. April 19, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Tyra Black and Eric Oncins def. (1) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 6-11, 3-11, 11-8, 11-8. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Apr 14, 2026Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball Partner with Travel Management Platform ‘Engine’DALLAS – April __, 2026 — Engine, a leading modern business travel platform, has been named the official travel partner of the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour and Major…PPA Tour

Tour News · Apr 9, 2026ON MAY 5, THE CARVANA® PPA SERVES UP PARTNERS, THE FIRST REALITY DOCUSERIES INSIDE PROFESSIONAL PICKLEBALL,WHERE THE RIVALRIES ARE REAL AND THE STAKES ARE HIGHER THAN THE SCOREON MAY 5, THE CARVANA® PPA SERVES UP PARTNERS, THE FIRST REALITY DOCUSERIES INSIDE PROFESSIONAL PICKLEBALL,WHERE THE RIVALRIES ARE REAL AND THE STAKES ARE HIGHER THAN THE SCORE Official Trailer Reveals…PPA Tour

Analysis · Apr 9, 2026Fasenra Sacramento Open Presented By Zimmer Biomet STORYLINES (April 13-19, 2026)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES: Point Awards at the Sacramento Open…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Apr 9, 2026Draw Reveal: Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer BiometThe Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer Biomet is kicking off on April 13th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Tour News · Apr 7, 2026Veolia Pickleball National Championships Coming to Cary, North Carolina in The Ultimate Weeklong Celebration of Pro and Amateur PickleballDALLAS, April 7, 2026 – The Carvana PPA Tour is thrilled to announce that the Veolia Pickleball National Championships will come to the Tar Heel State later this summer to…Jeff Watson

Feature · Apr 2, 202602 Sports Insurance Ignites the Future of Pickleball as Official Insurance Provider of Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) and the Professional Pickleball Association (Carvana PPA Tour)In a landmark move that signals the next evolution of professional pickleball, 02 Sports Insurance today announced a partnership as the Official Insurance Provider of both Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by…Nathan Boschult

Recap · Mar 31, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Greater Zion Cup.Ivins, Utah. March 29, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-5, 11-0, 15-13. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Mar 22, 2026GREATER ZION CUP AT BLACK DESERT RESORT STORYLINES (MARCH 23-29)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Mar 20, 2026Draw Reveal: Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert ResortThe Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort is kicking off on March 23rd and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Recap · Mar 19, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Texas OpenMcKinney, Texas. March 15, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-4, 9-11, 11-5, 11-6. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Mar 9, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the SXY Newport Beach OpenNewport Beach, California. March 8, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (10) Tina Pisnik and Eric Oncins, 11-4, 11-2, 12-10. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Mar 7, 2026Veolia Texas Open presented by Proton Storylines (March 9-15, 2026)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Mar 6, 2026Draw Reveal: Veolia Texas Open presented by ProtonThe Veolia Texas Open presented by Proton is kicking off on March 2nd and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…PPA Tour

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