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Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns competing at the Toys "R" Us PPA Finals in San Clemente, CA.

.com·May 9, 2026Late run lifts Waters, Johns past Bright, Patriquin in wild semifinalOne of Saturday's most highly anticipated matchups certainly lived up to the hype.Reads on Pickleball.com

John Lucian Goins hitting a serve at the Toys "R" Us PPA Finals.

.com·May 9, 2026Goins cruises past Garnett to make first final of 2026, will face Haworth for goldThe 18-year-old will look to secure his first PPA Tour title since August of 2025 when he faces Chris Haworth on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

.com·May 9, 2026Semifinal matchups set for PPA FinalsAfter three days of grueling pool play competition, players have made it to the weekend at the final event of the 2025-2026 PPA Tour season.Reads on Pickleball.com

Brooke Buckner competing at the PPA Finals.

.com·May 8, 2026Pool standings and latest storylines going into Day 3 of the PPA FinalsFriday's matches will determine who advances to Semifinal Saturday at the final event of the 2025-2026 PPA Tour season.Reads on Pickleball.com

Connor Garnett competing at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·May 7, 2026Pool standings going into Day 2 of the Toys “R” Us PPA FinalsTwo more days of pool play will determine who advances to Semifinal Saturday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright competing at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·May 6, 2026Groups, partnerships announced for Toys "R" Us PPA FinalsGroup play will run Wednesday-Friday before the semifinals and finals close out the season.Reads on Pickleball.com

Kate Fahey competing at PPA Atlanta.

.com·May 6, 2026Toys “R” Us PPA Finals caps the 2025-26 yearThe weather is perfect, and the players are the very best.Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns screaming at the camera at a pickleball tournament.

.com·May 5, 2026Docuseries PARTNERS available on PPA Tour YouTube channelIt was filmed across the most defining season the sport has ever had.Reads on Pickleball.com

Christian Alshon competing at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·May 5, 2026Here’s who qualified for the Toys "R" Us PPA FinalsChristian Alshon is one of three players who will compete in all three events.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns competing on the PPA Tour earlier this season.

.com·May 5, 2026Draws released for Toys "R" Us PPA Finals presented by JOOLAIt all comes down to this.Reads on Pickleball.com

Zane Ford competing on the PPA Tour during the 2026 season.

.com·May 4, 2026Draws released for PPA 500 in San ClementeThis is a separate tournament for all the pros who didn't qualify for the PPA Finals.Reads on Pickleball.com

Tama Shimabukuro hitting a return in Atlanta.

.com·May 4, 2026Tama Shimabukuro makes his mark at Veolia Atlanta Pickleball ChampionshipsLet’s go over what Shimabukuro did, and examine some reasons for why it happened.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright competing at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·May 3, 2026Waters captures Triple Crown No. 44 as Johns, Tardio remain undefeated in 2026Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright continued their winning ways in the Peach State as they continue to set the standard in women's doubles.Reads on Pickleball.com

Chris Haworth celebrating his singles title at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·May 3, 2026Haworth stops Shimabukuro’s run in men’s singles as Waters, Johns take mixed doubles titleChris Haworth claimed his first title since becoming the top-ranked men's singles player on the PPA Tour.Reads on Pickleball.com

Roscoe Bellamy and Connor Garnett competing at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·May 3, 2026Garnett, Bellamy advance to men’s doubles final as first-time partnersConnor Garnett and Roscoe Bellamy will face Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio, who have yet to lose a match together in 2026, on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Tama Shimabukuro hitting a pickleball backhand.

.com·May 2, 2026‘Tama town’: Shimabukuro beats H. Johnson to make first career PPA Tour finalThe dream week continues for Tama Shimabukuro.Reads on Pickleball.com

Connor Garnett competing at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·May 2, 2026Order of play for Semifinal Saturday at PPA AtlantaConnor Garnett is into the semifinals in both men's singles and men's doubles with Roscoe Bellamy.Reads on Pickleball.com

Rachel Rohrabacher and Christian Alshon competing in mixed doubles at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·May 1, 20263 things to watch for on Friday at PPA AtlantaRachel Rohrabacher and Christian Alshon will face Parris Todd and Andrei Daescu on Friday in a match that could decide who qualifies for the PPA Tour Finals in mixed doubles.Reads on Pickleball.com

Yuta Funemizu and Tama Shimabukuro competing in men's doubles at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·Apr 30, 2026Shimabukuro, Funemizu outduel Patriquin, Alshon as more top seeds fall in men’s doublesTwo of the 'Big 4' men's doubles teams fell in the Round of 16 on Thursday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Tama Shimabukuro celebrating a marquee singles victory at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·Apr 30, 2026Teen sensation Tama Shimabukuro stuns Staksrud in three-game thriller15-year-old Tama Shimabukuro picked up the biggest win of his young career on Thursday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Donald Young competing at the Veolia Texas Open.

.com·Apr 30, 20263 things to watch for on Thursday at PPA AtlantaDonald Young is into the Round of 16 in both men's singles and men's doubles in the Georgia capital.Reads on Pickleball.com

Cailyn Campbell competing at the Sacramento Open.

.com·Apr 29, 20263 things to watch for on Wednesday at PPA AtlantaCailyn Campbell and Will MacKinnon will take on Australian star Sahra Dennehy and Tama Shimabukuro on Wednesday in a match filled with teenage talent.Reads on Pickleball.com

Genie Bouchard competing at the Cape Coral Open.

.com·Apr 28, 20263 things to watch for on Tuesday at PPA AtlantaGenie Bouchard is back in the draw in Atlanta after spending nearly two months away from competition.Reads on Pickleball.com

Gabe Tardio and Ben Johns will look for another gold medal in Atlanta.

.com·Apr 26, 2026Ranking points take center stage at Veolia Atlanta Pickleball ChampionshipsLet’s highlight the most interesting early round matches and which players may be able to grab enough points to make the finals.Reads on Pickleball.com

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