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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, 2023PPA Tour Unveils Largest Broadcast Deals in Organization History; Announces 273 Hours of CoverageSALT LAKE CITY, UT (May 25, 2023) – The Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) today released the full broadcast schedule with top media entities, ESPN, CBS Sports, Prime Video…PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Allyce Jones Featured On The Cari Champion ShowWatch our Pro Player, Allyce Jones, as she was interviewed on Amazon Prime’s The Cari Champion Show. Transcript Interviewer: Welcome back to the Carrie Championship. Pickleball is sweeping the nation.PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Lina Padegimaite Featured On Bonjour! Sports TalkWatch our Pro Player, Lina Padegimaite, as she was interviewed on Amazon Prime’s Bonjour! Sports Talk. Transcript Interviewer: [00:00:00] Welcome back to you, Bonjour Sports Talk. Madeline Burke, Iani tumor…PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Julie Johnson Featured On Bonjour! Sports TalkWatch our Senior Pro, Julie Johnson, as she was interviewed on Amazon Prime’s Bonjour! Sports Talk. Transcript Interviewer: [00:00:00] Welcome back to Bjo Sports Talk Live on Prime video and…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Dave Fleming Featured On Bonjour! Sports TalkWatch our own Dave Fleming as he was interviewed on Amazon Prime’s Bonjour! Sports Talk. Transcript Interviewer 1: [00:00:00] Welcome back to Bonjour Sports Talk Live on Prime and on…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Callie Jo Smith Featured On Bonjour! Sports TalkWatch Professional Pickleball Player Callie Smith’s interview on Amazon Prime’s Bonjour! Sports Talk. Transcript Interviewer: [00:00:00] Welcome back to Bonjour Sports Talk, Madeline Biani Tumor and Reid Fowler Live on…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Wilson Balancing Life, Pickleball, and MoreAfter 10 years of marriage, professional pickleball, a full-time job, and everything in between, Thomas Wilson is used to having to be flexible. “Life has a funny way of throwing…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Stats Wrap: Acrytech Atlanta Open Gold Medal MatchesMIXED DOUBLES FINAL: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns defeated Parris Todd and Riley Newman, 8-11, 11-1, 11-6, 11-3. RALLIES: 1610 shots. 162 rallies. 9.9 shots per rally. 40.5 rallies…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Waters Walks It and Talks It in AtlantaThere was a moment after Anna Leigh Waters won her first of three titles Sunday in Atlanta where she caught herself and nearly changed directions. No, not on the court…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Newman Creates Magic with Todd; Duo Plays Together on Championship SundayThere was a moment after Riley Newman and Parris Todd lost their first game of the semifinals on Friday evening that Riley Newman started talking. A bit of banter. You…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Brascia Breaks Out in Atlanta; Has Biggest Wins of the SeasonWhat a weekend for Mary Brascia. And she’s not done. Brascia will be in her first singles championship where she will take on Anna Leigh Waters on Sunday. She was…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Acrytech Atlanta Open: Championship Sunday Preview from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === UPSETS! A huge bracket with 32 players led to several upsets, including nine of the top ten players. Christian Alshon, ranked in the Top Ten for the…Jim Ramsey

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Garnett Impresses in Atlanta With Major RunAnother deep run for Connor Garnett in Atlanta. “Yeah, not exactly fresh as a daisy,” he said after Saturday’s performance where he and Gabe Tardio ran all the way to…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Men’s Singles Day Full of Upsets in AtlantaChristian Alshon beat Ben Johns, Jake Kusmider kept on winning, and Connor Garnett finally earned his way into a spot on Championship Sunday. These are upsets, sure, but you didn’t…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Did you hear what they said? Podcasting in PickleballPickleball podcasts, driven by players, are gaining in popularity. The Wild West of pickleball isn’t only what’s happening on the court. It’s what’s said off of it. Done with a…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Rettenmaier Responds to Pickleball-Smearing Article by the Washington PostPPA Tour’s Travis Rettenmaier gives his take on a recent article about pickleball in the Washington Post. See the original article here. “I hate pickleball” is the introduction to the…PPA Tour

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Storylines: Acrytech Atlanta OpenOVERALL TOP 5: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Prime Video Inks Multiyear Deal With the Professional Pickleball AssociationNEW YORK (May 16, 2023) — Widely known as America’s fastest growing sport, pickleball is coming to Prime Video for the first time, thanks to a multiyear agreement with the…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Celebrating Mothers on the PPA TourThere’s no balance between being a mother and being a pickleball player. “I don’t believe in having balance in life,” said Allyce Jones. “I’m not balancing it,” said Lindsey Newman.Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Carvana Champions Accessibility with Pickleball For All, Donates Different Set of Wheels To Para-AthletesPHOENIX (May 15, 2023) — Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, is celebrating Mobility Awareness Month with Pickleball For All — an accessible pickleball exhibition…PPA Tour

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Four-Event Series on Major Network with “Grow the Game Grant” AnnouncedAre you ready for the most thrilling and competitive event in the world of Pickleball? The PPA Tour World Championship Series is just around the corner, and it’s set to…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Unmissable matches to (Re) Watch from the 2022 Acrytech Atlanta Open!Acrytech Atlanta Open Men’s Doubles Final A rivalry was born during the first Major of the 2022 season and one of the biggest PPA tournaments of the year. Riley Newman…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Stats Preview: OS1st North Carolina Open=== MEN’S DOUBLES === DYLAN FRAZIER and JW JOHNSON vs. RILEY NEWMAN and MATT WRIGHT is a repeat of the final at Newport Beach two weeks ago. Frazier and Johnson…Jim Ramsey

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Sock, Waters impress on ESPN2What a debut for Jack Sock. What a weekend for Anna Leigh Waters. The North Carolina Open started with Sock’s first appearance in a professional tournament and ended with another…Andrew Gilman

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