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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 · Mar 5, 2026Carvana PPA Tour and JOMA Sport Announces Groundbreaking Footwear PartnershipDALLAS – March 5, 2026 – The Carvana PPA Tour and JOMA Sport are excited to announce that JOMA Sport will become the Official Footwear Partner of the Carvana PPA…Jeff Watson

Analysis · Mar 1, 2026Draw Reveal: SXY Newport Beach Open presented by JoolaThe SXY Newport Beach Open presented by Joola is kicking off on March 2nd and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Analysis · Feb 26, 2026SXY NEWPORT BEACH OPEN PRESENTED BY JOOLA STORYLINES (MARCH 2-8, 2026)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Feb 24, 2026Carvana PPA Tour Announces 2026-2027 Schedule featuring Marquee U.S. and International EventsDALLAS, (Feb. 24, 2026) – The Carvana PPA Tour today announces the full 2026-2027 season schedule, which includes the return of iconic events such as the Pickleball World Championships in…Jeff Watson

Recap · Feb 23, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Carvana Mesa CupMesa, Arizona. February 22, 2026. . MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin def. (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, 11-8, 11-9, 11-3. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Feb 16, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open.Cape Coral, Florida. February 15, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-7, 9-11, 3-11, 12-10, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Feb 16, 2026STORYLINES FOR THE CARVANA MESA CUP (FEB 16-22, 2026)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Anna Bright at the World Pickleball Championships

Analysis · Feb 12, 2026Draw Reveal: Carvana Mesa CupThe Carvana Mesa Cup is kicking off on February 16th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the excitement! As…PPA Tour

Feature · Feb 9, 2026Powerball joins PPA State Championship Series as Title SponsorDALLAS, Feb. 9, 2026 – The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) is thrilled to announce Powerball® as the official title sponsor for the Pickleball State Championship Series, a nationwide tournament…Jeff Watson

Analysis · Feb 5, 2026STORYLINES FOR THE ZIMMER BIOMET CAPE CORAL OPEN (FEB 9-15, 2026)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

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

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