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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

JW Johnson embraces sister Jorja after their big semifinal win together at PPA NC.

.com·Sep 6, 2026UPSET ALERT: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns lose first semi of the PPA season to JW and Jorja JohnsonJohnson siblings take down the GOATs in three games after beating them last year at the exact same event.Reads on Pickleball.com

Analysis · Feb 5, 2026Draw Reveal: The Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral OpenThe Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open is kicking off on February 9th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…PPA Tour

Blog · Feb 4, 2026Anna Leigh Waters on Pickleball Drilling vs. Rec PlayOne of the top pros in the world, Anna Leigh Waters, recently weighed in on the long-standing debate between drilling and rec play when it comes to improving your game.Emma Santerre

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Blog · Jan 27, 2026What to keep in your pickleball tournament bag?Match one on tournament day is not the time to realize you forgot sunscreen, snacks, or *gasp* even your backup paddle. Whether you’re playing a local bracket or preparing for…Emma Santerre

Recap · Jan 26, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Pickleball Central National Indoor ChampionshipsLakeville, Minnesota January 27, 2026 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Tyra Black and Christian Alshon def. (1) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-8, 11-9, 11-6. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Andrei Daescu…Jim Ramsey

Blog · Jan 20, 2026How often does calling a time-out “work?”One of the most common reasons to call a time-out during a pickleball game or match is to try to slow an opponent’s momentum, or to develop your own. We…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 20, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from The Carvana MastersRancho Mirage, California. January 18, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-7, 7-11, 9-11, 11-7, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Jan 19, 2026Building the On-Ramp to PickleballHow Big Dill Pickleball captured the next generation of pickleball players with approachable, durable gear. On community courts and suburban driveways across the country, the first paddle many new players…PPA Tour

Anna Bright at the World Pickleball Championships

Analysis · Jan 15, 2026STORYLINES FOR THE PICKLEBALL CENTRAL INDOOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (January 19-25, 2026)NOTE: written before conclusion of Carvana Masters, so storylines could evolve from results in California. OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Jan 15, 2026Draw Reveal: The Pickleball Central Indoor National ChampionshipsThe Pickleball Central Indoor National Championships is kicking off on January 12th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…PPA Tour

Anna Bright at the World Pickleball Championships

Blog · Jan 14, 2026Clean Winners: the best indicator of who will win the pickleball matchI looked at the stats for the last three years of the PPA Women’s Doubles Finals (Since the start of 2023, missing only two events). More “Clean Winners” seems obvious.Jim Ramsey

Feature · Jan 13, 2026Park Place Technologies Announced as Official Technology Partner of Pro Pickleball’s PPA and MLP, Merging Innovation and America’s Fastest-Growing SportCLEVELAND, OHIO — Jan. 13, 2025 — Park Place Technologies, a global IT infrastructure services firm based in Cleveland, announced today that it has been named the official technology partner…Jeff Watson

Blog · Jan 9, 2026How to Manage First-Match Nerves in PickleballThe lights. The crowd. The first match. Whether you’re playing at your local rec center or competing in a PPA tour tournament, that first match always feels different. The heart…Emma Santerre

Analysis · Jan 8, 2026STORYLINES FOR THE CARVANA MASTERS POWERED BY INVITED (January 12-18, 2026)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Jan 8, 2026Draw Reveal: The Carvana Masters Powered by InvitedThe The Carvana Masters Powered by Invited is kicking off on January 12th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…Emma Santerre

Profile · Jan 8, 2026Before Anna Leigh Waters: A Look at Pickleball’s Earlier BenchmarksHave you ever wondered what some of the -old- records were before Anna Leigh Waters obliterated them? Like in Baseball… Roger Connor finished his career with 138 home runs, then…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 7, 2026Most Winners, Longest Rallies, and Out Balls – Notable 2025 Stats.(Calendar year 2025) Triple Threats Players who finished the year ranked in the Top Ten in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles: Triple Threats, part 2 Players who won titles in…Jim Ramsey

Profile · Jan 6, 2026The ABC’s of 2025*Anna Leigh and Ben’s Championships in calendar year 2025) (all stats cited refer to gold medal matches) ANNA LEIGH WATERS: Medals: Waters won 38 gold medals, two silver medals, and…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 2, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Florida Dairy Farmers Daytona Beach OpenHolly Hill, Florida. December 21, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson def. (6) Kaitlyn Christian and Andrei Daescu, 11-5, 11-1, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (3) Augie…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Dec 19, 2025Carvana Named Title Sponsor of The PPA Masters, One of Pickleball’s Most Prestigious TournamentsCarvana (NYSE: CVNA), an industry pioneer for buying and selling cars online, today announced it will become the title sponsor of The PPA Masters tournament, one of the PPA Tour’s…Nathan Boschult

Feature · Dec 16, 2025My time at the PPA Tour Cincinnati Open TournamentErica Schiebel – Global Consumer Experience Manager, FUTURO™ Brand “I had no idea what I was in for attending my first pickleball tournament. Sure, I had heard of how in…PPA Tour

Analysis · Dec 11, 2025Storylines for the Florida Dairy Farmers Daytona Beach OpenOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Dec 11, 2025Draw Reveal: Florida Dairy Farmers Daytona Beach OpenThe Florida Dairy Farmers Daytona Beach Open is kicking off on December 16th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…PPA Tour

Recap · Nov 25, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Lakeland OpenLakeland, Florida November 23, 2025 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 10-12, 11-4, 11-2, 8-11, 11-6. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Nov 19, 2025Proton paddles, including new Project Peacock, now available at DICK’S Sporting Goods and ScheelsStarting on Wednesday, Proton pickleball paddles are available in-store and online at both DICK’S Sporting Goods and Scheels, marking a major milestone in Proton’s meteoric rise in popularity in just…PPA Tour

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