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Anna Leigh Waters hitting a return at a PPA tournament.

.com·Apr 23, 2026Draws released for Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max ProteinWorld No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters is looking to maintain her extraordinary unbeaten streak in singles.Reads on Pickleball.com

Rachel Rohrabacher competing at the Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer Biomet.

.com·Apr 23, 2026Race to the Finals Update: Mixed doubles coming down to the wireThe upcoming Slam in Atlanta is the final opportunity for players to earn points to qualify for the PPA Tour Finals.Reads on Pickleball.com

Eric Oncins smiling after winning gold on Championship Sunday in Sacramento.

.com·Apr 20, 2026Eric Oncins breaks through at Fasenra Sacramento OpenAnna Leigh Waters was absent from the tournament, which created an opportunity for some new gold medalists in several events.Reads on Pickleball.com

Tyra Black and Eric Oncins overcame top seeds Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson in a five-game epic for the mixed doubles title.

.com·Apr 20, 2026Black, Oncins outlast Johnson siblings in five-game thriller for mixed doubles crown; top seeds prevail elsewhereFirst-time PPA partners Tyra Black and Eric Oncins struck gold in mixed doubles with a triumphant performance Sunday afternoon.Reads on Pickleball.com

Parris Todd and Rachel Rohrabacher claimed the women's doubles title in Sacramento.

.com·Apr 19, 2026Todd, Rohrabacher take women’s doubles gold as Staksrud surges past Ford for men’s singles crownParris Todd and Rachel Rohrabacher secured their first title as a partnership with a four-game victory on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Federico Staksrud is the only player still in contention for a Triple Crown in Northern California.

.com·Apr 18, 2026Order of play for Semifinal Saturday at PPA SacramentoTen matches on Saturday will determine who goes for gold in Sacramento.Reads on Pickleball.com

Pablo Tellez and Jack Sock competing in men's doubles at the Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer Biomet.

.com·Apr 18, 2026Sock, Tellez surge into semis with three-game victory over Oncins, FrazierPablo Tellez and Jack Sock advanced to their first semifinal as a partnership in the California capital.Reads on Pickleball.com

Hunter Johnson hitting a return on the pickleball court.

.com·Apr 17, 2026Hunter Johnson disqualified for paddle toss that struck fanThe unfortunate incident took place during a quarterfinals match against Zane Ford.Reads on Pickleball.com

Kate Fahey and Federico Staksrud competing in mixed doubles at the Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer Biomet.

.com·Apr 17, 20263 things to watch for on Friday at PPA SacramentoKate Fahey and Federico Staksrud will play Rachel Rohrabacher and Gabe Tardio in a match that has massive implications for who will qualify for the PPA Tour Finals.Reads on Pickleball.com

JW Johnson competing at the Greater Zion Cup in St. George, Utah.

.com·Apr 16, 20263 things to watch for on Thursday at PPA SacramentoJW Johnson will look to continue his stellar singles play when he takes on Jack Sock on Thursday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Judit Castillo competing at the Texas Open in McKinney, TX.

.com·Apr 15, 20263 things to watch for on Wednesday at PPA SacramentoJudit Castillo can overtake Genie Bouchard for the final women's singles qualifying spot for the PPA Finals with a deep run this week.Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns competing at the Mesa Cup.

.com·Apr 14, 20263 things to watch for on Tuesday at PPA SacramentoBen Johns is back in the men's singles draw this week for just the second time in 2026.Reads on Pickleball.com

Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson competing on the PPA Tour earlier this season.

.com·Apr 11, 2026Fasenra Sacramento Open next on PPA TourAll five events look to be wide open and unpredictable, so it should be a fun week.Reads on Pickleball.com

Kate Fahey competing at the Greater Zion Cup in St. George, Utah.

.com·Apr 10, 2026Race to the Finals Update: Slim margins in women’s doubles and men’s singlesKate Fahey could qualify for the PPA Tour Finals in all three events with strong doubles performances in Sacramento and Atlanta.Reads on Pickleball.com

Chris Haworth is the top seed in men's singles, while Federico Staksrud is second.

.com·Apr 9, 2026Draws released for Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer BiometThere are just two tournaments left for players to qualify for the PPA Finals in San Clemente.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters smiling for the camera.

.com·Apr 9, 2026Official trailer released for PARTNERS reality docuseriesThe six-part series will simulcast across Prime Video, the PPA Tour YouTube channel, and Pickleballtv starting on May 5.Reads on Pickleball.com

Gabe Tardio and Ben Johns competing in Utah earlier this season.

.com·Apr 9, 2026PPA FireFight Zone returns for Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer BiometThe live whiparound show is available on Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15.Reads on Pickleball.com

Matthew Barlow competing in the Newport Beach PPA Challenger.

.com·Apr 7, 2026Newport Beach PPA Challenger Recap: New medalists shine in SoCalMatthew Barlow was one of nine players to earn a first-time Challenger title in Southern California.Reads on Pickleball.com

Kaitlyn Christian with the women's singles title at the MB Hanoi Cup in Hanoi, Vietnam.

.com·Apr 5, 2026PPA Vietnam Day 4 Recap: Christian captures women’s singles title with massive comeback as Ly triumphs on home soilKaitlyn Christian pulled off a stunning comeback victory to secure her third international singles title on the PPA Tour.Reads on Pickleball.com

Christian Alshon and Kaitlyn Christian competing in mixed doubles at the MB Hanoi Cup in Hanoi, Vietnam.

.com·Apr 4, 2026PPA Vietnam Day 3 Recap: Truong, Ly set all-Vietnamese final in men’s singles as Christian, Alshon surge into mixed doubles finaKaitlyn Christian and Christian Alshon will face Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns on Championship Sunday for the mixed doubles title in the Vietnam capital.Reads on Pickleball.com

Federico Staksrud hitting a backhand.

.com·Apr 3, 2026PPA Vietnam Day 2 Recap: Staksrud outduels Wong in three-game epic as Waters, Bright pushed in women’s doublesFederico Staksrud advanced to the men's singles semifinals with a three-game victory over Hong kit "Jack" Wong on a day that was filled with tight matches.Reads on Pickleball.com

Hoang Nam Ly competing at the MB Hanoi Cup.

.com·Apr 2, 2026PPA Vietnam Day 1 Recap: Nam Ly stuns Alshon in singles on controversial call as Waters triumphs in international debutHoang Nam Ly has come under fire for a tight line call on match point of his upset victory over Christian Alshon.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns on the court together.

.com·Mar 30, 2026Waters and Johns dominate Greater Zion CupAnna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns enjoyed their stay in Utah.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters competing at the Greater Zion Cup in St. George, Utah.

.com·Mar 29, 2026Johns, Tardio win five-game thriller for men’s doubles gold as Waters overcomes Fahey for Triple CrownAnna Leigh Waters overcame an inspired performance from Kate Fahey in the women's singles final to secure her 43rd career PPA Tour Triple Crown.Reads on Pickleball.com

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