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Anna Leigh Waters celebrates after a point in Mesa.

.com·Feb 24, 2025Massive comeback helps Waters survive upset bid from Buckner in three gamesAnna Leigh Waters went the distance earlier in the day in women’s doubles, so it’s only fitting that she did the same thing in the women’s singles final.Reads on Pickleball.com

Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu celebrate their victory.

.com·Feb 23, 2025Alshon, Daescu avoid collapse, earn second straight titleChristian Alshon and Andrei Daescu made sure that Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio's first medal together wasn't a gold.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau celebrate their victory.

.com·Feb 23, 2025Waters, Parenteau outlast Bright, Rohrabacher in five gamesThe rivalry did not disappoint in the desert.Reads on Pickleball.com

A matchup with Ben Johns awaits Hunter Johnson on Championship Sunday.

.com·Feb 23, 2025Report on Day 5 of Carvana Mesa Cup presented by ProtonTo paraphrase comedian Steve Martin, it was a wild and crazy day on Saturday. What to talk about first?Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio celebrate a victory in men's doubles.

.com·Feb 23, 2025Order of play for Championship Sunday at the Carvana Mesa Cup presented by ProtonIt's been a memorable week in the desert. Who will finish on top?Reads on Pickleball.com

Rachel Rohrabacher and Anna Bright playing women's doubles.

.com·Feb 23, 2025Bright and Rohrabacher survive, Waters and Parenteau rebound to make women’s doubles finalThe top two seeds will once again square off for the women's doubles crown.Reads on Pickleball.com

Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu playing men's doubles.

.com·Feb 23, 2025Alshon and Daescu, Johns and Tardio set to clash for men’s doubles goldThe men's doubles final is set.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Dekel Bar celebrate a victory over the top seeds.

.com·Feb 23, 2025Bright, Bar stun Waters, Johns in three gamesDown go the top seeds.Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns hits a backhand volley.

.com·Feb 22, 2025Johns outduels Garnett to make men’s singles finalBen Johns is into the final in his first singles tournament of the 2025 season.Reads on Pickleball.com

Hunter Johnson celebrates a point.

.com·Feb 22, 2025Ball abuse, overturns, and profanity: absolute chaos ensues in Staksrud/Johnson semi-finalThis match had everything.Reads on Pickleball.com

Brooke Buckner hits a forehand.

.com·Feb 22, 2025Buckner, Waters set finals clash with two-game triumphsFor the first time in 2025, Brooke Buckner will go for gold on Championship Sunday. She'll face Anna Leigh Waters for the title.Reads on Pickleball.com

Federico Staksrud hitting a forehand.

.com·Feb 22, 2025Order of play for semi-finals at Carvana Mesa Cup presented by ProtonThe best of the best will battle to make it to Championship Sunday in the desert.Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns competing at the Carvana Mesa Cup presented by Proton.

.com·Feb 22, 2025Report on Day 4 of the Carvana Mesa Cup presented by ProtonWith the weather so perfect, quarterfinal day in Mesa was pretty much pickleball nirvana for any pickleball fan.Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns competing in the Carvana Mesa Cup.

.com·Feb 21, 2025LIVE BLOG: The latest news and updates from the Carvana Mesa Cup presented by ProtonTwenty matches on Friday will determine who makes it to Semifinal Saturday in Arizona.Reads on Pickleball.com

Kate Fahey competing at the Carvana Mesa Cup on Thursday.

.com·Feb 21, 2025Report on Day 3 of Carvana Mesa Cup presented by ProtonPerfect weather, big crowds, and too many matches to be able to see them all.Reads on Pickleball.com

Jack Sock smiling in between points.

.com·Feb 20, 2025LIVE BLOG: The latest news and updates from the Carvana Mesa Cup presented by ProtonThe competition continues to heat up in Arizona.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters is the perennial favorite in women's singles.

.com·Feb 20, 2025Report on Day 2 of Carvana Mesa Cup presented by ProtonEach of the five events have interesting storylines.Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns competing at the Proton Tucson Open.

.com·Feb 19, 2025LIVE BLOG: The latest news and updates from the Carvana Mesa Cup presented by ProtonSpots in the Round of 16 will be at stake all day at the Arizona Athletic Grounds.Reads on Pickleball.com

Zane Ford was among the players who made a good impression on Tueday.

.com·Feb 19, 2025Report on Day 1 of Carvana Mesa Cup presented by ProtonIt was a beautiful day in Mesa, Arizona on Tuesday, and the Phoenix-area crowds responded.Reads on Pickleball.com

Travis Rettenmaier playing pickleball.

.com·Feb 18, 2025Rettenmaier executes first official PPA paddle challenge of 2025The paddle will be sent to Pickle Pro Labs for further testing.Reads on Pickleball.com

Federico Staksrud hits a forehand.

.com·Feb 18, 2025Staksrud starts Mesa campaign using JOOLA paddle despite being signed with AdidasThe No. 1 ranked men's singles and men's doubles player on the PPA Tour made headlines Tuesday morning not for his play, but for his choice of paddle.Reads on Pickleball.com

Tom Evans competing during the 2025 season.

.com·Feb 18, 2025Evans upsets Tardio at Carvana Mesa Cup presented by ProtonIt took three games, but Tom Evans got the job done.Reads on Pickleball.com

Jack Sock and Cason Campbell playing pickleball singles.

.com·Feb 18, 2025Qualifying rounds kick off play at Carvana Mesa Cup presented by ProtonFirst-round matchups are set in all five pro divisions.Reads on Pickleball.com

Tyson McGuffin is always a fan favorite at tournaments.

.com·Feb 15, 2025McGuffin, Schaefer withdraw from Carvana Mesa Cup presented by ProtonTyson McGuffin is dealing with an injury, while Dominique Schaefer is battling illness.Reads on Pickleball.com

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