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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

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

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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

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

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