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Anna Leigh Waters preparing to serve at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships.

.com·Sep 10, 2026Draws released for Veolia Arizona OpenAnna Leigh Waters continues her pursuit of 200 career titles on the PPA Tour.Reads on Pickleball.com

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

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023What Can You Learn From Watching the Pros?If you’re watching the PPA’s live stream of pickleball tournaments, you’re obsessed. Don’t worry. You’re among friends, and you’re welcome here in our pickleball world. And part of being obsessed…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Fathers on the Pro TourHere’s what a few of the PPA Tour dads have to say about what today means for them, what being a dad is like, and what it’s like being on…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Building Back: the Positive Power of PickleballThere was a time not that long ago when Laura Kemp wouldn’t make it through the day without crying. Anyone who knows Laura would be surprised to hear that. Fiery…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Keep It Down or Pump It Up?As pickleball emerges and grows and becomes more commonly seen on TV, the sport has an interesting question it needs to ask itself moving forward. Is it going to be…Andrew Gilman

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Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Orange County Cup Stats: Gold Medal MatchesMIXED DOUBLES FINAL: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns defeated Catherine Parenteau and Tyson McGuffin, 11-3, 11-6, 11-9. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,347 shots. 122 rallies. 11.04 shots per…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Navy Vet Helping to Promote PickleballKevin Wensing knows a little bit about getting people involved in sports. Seems like he’s an expert at it. And he knows a thing or two about making sure United…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Fleming and Carvana Make Pickleball for All Exhibition a SuccessAnthony Ryan played competitive wheelchair tennis for more than a decade. He got burned out on it. Playing a dozen or more tournaments per year will do that. So Ryan…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Johns Brothers Near Perfect in Gold Medal MatchDoing whatever it takes to win is all that really matters for Ben and Collin Johns. Being perfect is just the goal. However, if you look closely at what happened…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023When Pressure Leads to Relief: Waters Wins AgainAs the wins start to pile up and the triple crowns keep coming, the numbers start to lose their meaning. It’s hard to understand what 112-2 truly means. It seems…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Bar and Dawson Figuring Things Out – Finish Fourth in Orange CountyYou sometimes hear about these first-time partnerships that take off and get immediate results. You know, a team just comes together, chemistry kinda happens and the next thing you know…Andrew Gilman

Mcguffin & Parenteau San Clemente PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Top Seeds Don’t Disappoint Friday in Orange CountyThe draws for pro pickleball events keep getting bigger. More players, more match-ups, more names in the game that cause you to rub your chin and say, “Now, who’s that?”Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Garnett Impresses, Will Take on McGuffin in Singles FinalAnna Leigh Waters still hasn’t lost, Tyson McGuffin is still acting like it’s pledge week on Frat Row, Ben Johns is out, and Connor Garnett is back in a final.Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Registration Open for 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA TourDALLAS (June 8, 2023) – Registration is officially open for the 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA Tour at Brookhaven Country Club from Nov. 5-12…PPA Tour

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Why Can’t We Be Friends?Callie Smith started her answer with a definitive explanation. “Let me begin by saying, ‘I love Lucy,’” Smith said of her partner Lucy Kovalova. “I look forward to getting on…Andrew Gilman

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Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Storylines: Select Medical Orange County Cup Presented by IntralinksOVERALL TOP 5: BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Selkirk Texas Open Stats: Gold Medal MatchesRockwall, Texas, June 4, 2023. MEN’S SINGLES FINAL: Ben Johns defeated #19 seed Jaume Martinez Vich, 11-2, 7-11, 11-5. . MATCH NOTES: CLEAN WINNERS: (No net-cord, no opponent’s paddle). Johns…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023No Joke: Ignatowich’s and Wright’s Paddles Are Good to GoThere’s no question, James Ignatowich likes to joke around. You’ve seen him treat interviews like it’s Open Mic Night at the Laugh Factory, so when Federico Staksrud challenged his paddle…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Sister Act: Lindsey pairs with Riley, earns a spot in Championship SundayLindsey Newman has always been honest about her abilities. She has never been one to suggest she’s the best person to play alongside her brother Riley, who is back in…Andrew Gilman

Martinez Mens singles Pickleball Tournament

Profile · Jul 11, 2023From ‘Nobody’ to Championship SundayJaume Martinez Vich was frustrated. He couldn’t finish. He couldn’t beat the top players and he was struggling. That was then. And now? “I’m just a Spanish boy living in…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023French will see if left can be right at Texas OpenHere’s the deal: Brandon French is from the area. He’s got lots of family and lots of friends who want to see him play. He needs to be on the…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Learn More About Acrytech Sports Surfaces and The PPA TourTranscript 00:00 What’s happening Pickleball Nation? Dave Fleming here with Connor Pardoe, the CEO of the Carvana PPA Tour and Brad Carroll, the president of Acrytech Sports Surfaces. 00:11 And…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Storylines: Selkirk Texas OpenOVERALL TOP 5: BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Atlanta Venue

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023How to Find Your Pickleball RatingThere are plenty of different criteria factored into your pickleball rating. Ratings systems are both objective and subjective, because the majority are based on a decimal number, plus a combination…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023The Defining Trait That Top Teams PossessA pivotal portion of a match is often during a high-scoring game when both teams have game point opportunities. For example, “Team A” is losing 11-10-2, and is receiving serve. “Team A”PPA Tour

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