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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

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Newman-Wright Back on Top; Waters Takes Two TitlesThe last time we saw Matt Wright and Riley Newman they were undone in three games by J.W. Johnson and Dylan Frazier in the final of the Newport Beach Open…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Bright Phones a Friend & Picks Up Fourth With Glozman at NC OpenWhen Anna Bright found out earlier this week that her partner for the North Carolina Open wasn’t going to be able to play because of injury, she got on the…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023‘Old Men’ Take Bronze Medal in CharlotteYou just have to appreciate the honesty in Travis Rettenmaier. After all, his podcast is called, “Tennis Sucks,” which tells you right off that this guy isn’t shy about giving…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Sock & McGuffin Upset in First Round of Men’s DoublesJack Sock got off to a great start Thursday, had a great finish Friday, but he and partner Tyson McGuffin are done before lunch on Saturday. Sock, making his professional…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Sock & Waters Earn Their Way to the FinalsThere’s the forehands and the backhands and the athleticism. Jack Sock has all of that. He said it’s the nuances of the game that are the hardest thing to figure…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023ESPN and the Professional Pickleball Association Reach Agreement to Cover Eight Tournaments in 2023SALT LAKE CITY, UT (May 5, 2023) – ESPN and the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) today announced an agreement to broadcast eight PPA Tour tournaments this year beginning…Jeff Watson

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Buckner Has Best Finish of Season in CharlotteEveryone knows the top of the women’s singles pickleball world is owned by Anna Leigh Waters. The best player on the PPA Tour has four gold medals in 2023 alone.Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Sock Makes Singles Debut, Falls in QuarterfinalsFor the first time since he played junior tennis, Jack Sock didn’t have a ball boy helping out. And for the first time since he played junior tennis, Sock had…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Stats Wrap: Newport Beach Shootout Gold Medal MatchNewport Beach Shootout, Newport Beach, California, April 22, 2023. ***STATS BREAKDOWN*** MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: Jorja and J.W. Johnson defeated Lacy Schneemann and Tyson McGuffin, 11-9, 11-7 (two-out-of-three) MATCH NOTES: .Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023ROAR ORGANIC NAMED THE OFFICIAL HYDRATION PARTNER OF THE PROFESSIONAL PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATIONBeverage brand joins Carvana PPA Tour offering complete hydration to players and attendees BETHLEHEM, Pa. (May 3, 2023) —Today, ROAR® Organic, the fast-growing Complete Hydration™ beverage brand, announced an exciting…Jeff Watson

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023STORYLINES: OS1ST NORTH CAROLINA OPEN PRESENTED BY INTRALINKSOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/EVENT: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Ryan Sherry Receives MRI Showing Foreign Material in Left Foot; Will Still Defend Title in North CarolinaRyan Sherry received medical attention leading up to the event, but will be back in North Carolina to defend his title from 2022. Ryan Sherry knows how to have fun.Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Sock Set to Make Pro Pickleball DebutJack Sock isn’t retiring from professional tennis yet. He said he’s still trying to get back to where he was – a former top-10 singles and doubles player. A gold…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Pickleball on TV is Here to Stay: PPA Tour Event Draws Over 1.25 Million ViewersNewport Beach Shootout also tops myriad of major sports programming from throughout the week SALT LAKE CITY – The Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour), the world’s leading and premier…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 202310 Questions with Tyler LoongTyler Loong, 31, has been a pro since 2014 and is one of the hottest players in the sport. Known for his insane ability to Erne about any shot, Tyler…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Johnson Steals the Show at Newport BeachThere’s no one playing better in men’s pickleball right now than J.W. Johnson. In a weekend filled with celebration and controversy, Johnson dominated the Newport Beach Shootout, winning his first…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Event-filled Saturday at Newport BeachSaturday marked a historic day on the PPA Tour. The day started with a national television audience watching and finished with a pair of old friends winning. In between were…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Jul 11, 2023Stats Preview: Newport Beach Championship Sunday=== MEN’S DOUBLES === RILEY NEWMAN and MATT WRIGHT: DYLAN FRAZIER and JW JOHNSON: === WOMEN’S DOUBLES === LUCY KOVALOVA and CALLIE SMITH: ANNA BRIGHT and ANDREA KOOP: === FUN…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Tellez Fined for Hand GestureThe PPA Tour announced following the OGIO Newport Beach Shootout that Pablo Tellez had been fined for directing an obscene hand gesture at a group of fans on Saturday, April…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Default Due to Paddle Legality in Newport on SaturdaySarah Ansboury and her partner, Jill Braverman were forced to forfeit their quarterfinal match Saturday at the PPA Tour’s OGIO Newport Beach Shootout due to Ansboury’s Gamma Obsidian Raw Carbon…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Johnsons Take First Gold Together in CBS Mixed Doubles FinalSometimes it’s hard to tell what JW Johnson is thinking. He has the poker face of a Vegas card player picking up that ace on the river while looking like…PPA Tour

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Barkley and Bandy Serve Up Fun Against PPA Pros in Vizzy Pro-AmMatt Barkley has been an NFL player for more than a decade. Jenna Bandy is Guiness Book record holder. The two are used to being in the spotlight, and they…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023McGuffin Back in the Spotlight Today on CBSBen Johns and Anna Leigh Waters won’t be on national television today. Catherine Parenteau won’t be there and neither will Riley Newman or Anna Bright. Undoubtedly, the above mentioned stars…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023The PPA Tour Unveils Deal with CBS Sports for 2023 SeasonCBS Sports Set to Air Over 30 Hours of Coverage Across CBS, CBS Sports Network, and Paramount+ in 2023 SALT LAKE CITY, UT (April. 19, 2023) – The Carvana Professional…Jeff Watson

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