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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

Feature · Jul 11, 2023PPA Tour Back At It In Sunny LAAfter two short months of midseason break from the courts this summer, the PPA Tour was back in business this past weekend. Predictably, Championship Sunday featured some familiar names. Well…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Preview to the Selkirk Labs ShowdownAn August filled with entertaining PPA action serves up back-to-back invitational events in just the first two weeks! After kicking off the second half of the season with a unique…Dave Fleming

Feature · Jul 11, 2023The PPA Tour Welcomes Best Day Brewing as Latest PartnerCollaboration is set to include a presenting sponsorship and a new pickleball-exclusive brew SALT LAKE CITY, UT (August 4, 2022) – Today, the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour), the professional and…Hannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Club.Pickleball Signs With the PPA Tour to Promote New Lifestyle PaddlesThe PPA Tour and Club. are linking up to bring stylish intro paddles to the masses SALT LAKE CITY, UT (August 2, 2022) – The PPA Tour and club. announced…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023CBS Sports will Broadcast Pro Pickleball with the PPA Tour Skechers Invitational Summer ChampionshipsFOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, CBS SPORTS WILL BROADCAST PRO PICKLEBALL WITH THE PPA TOUR SKECHERS INVITATIONAL SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB IN LOS ANGELES You’ve heard about…Hannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023The PPA Tour Links Up with Sport Court in Latest PartnershipSport Court modular flooring offers an alternate court solution to pickleball lovers SALT LAKE CITY, UT (July 26, 2022) – The PPA Tour and Sport Court® have signed a comprehensive…Hannah Johns

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Pickleball in Prisons: Giving Back In Unlikely WaysRoger BelAir has spent a good portion of his life around money. A former vice president in banking and an investment broker, BelAir knows what it takes to save money…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Pickleball’s Biggest Stage: Summer ChampionshipsThe PPA is excited to announce a partnership with Skechers that introduces the first ever Skechers Invitational Summer Championships. The Skechers Invitational Summer Championships will feature the top two seeds…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023No Days Off on the Pro CircuitPickleball has always come easy to Riley Newman, but the landscape of competition is changing. Sure, Newman, who is one of the best pros to play the sport, would call…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Hyundai Roars into Pickleball as the PPA Tour’s Latest PartnerBig time growth in the sport entices Hyundai to join the goldrush SALT LAKE CITY, UT (July 14, 2022) – There’s no time like the present to explore the new…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023New Director of Partnerships in Store For the PPA TourVeteran of the racquet sports world brings her expertise to the world of pickleball SALT LAKE CITY, UT (June 30, 2022) – The PPA Tour announced Thursday that it had…PPA Tour

How to Choose a Pickelball Paddle

Blog · Jul 11, 2023How to Choose a Pickleball PaddleYou’ve seen every paddle out there. Every brand, every color, shape, and size. The pool is wide and deep, and it’s hard to know how to choose a pickleball paddle.Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Shady Rays is Bringing the Best of Active Eyewear to the PPA TourProtect your eyes and look good doing it, all while playing the sport you love SALT LAKE CITY, UT (June 23, 2022) – It’s easier than ever to stay cool…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Partnership with n2grate Marks the Advent of Tech Companies in PickleballPPA tournament on the docket for 2022 boasts an exciting new title sponsor SALT LAKE CITY, UT (June 20, 2022) – It isn’t everyday that a professional sport welcomes the…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Finals: Unforgettable Matches Steal the Show on Tennis ChannelChampionship Sunday for the Select Medical Orange County Cup in San Clemente, California had watchers holding their breath. And not pickleball watchers, but those from the world of tennis as…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023W/M Doubles: Semifinals to RememberGender doubles at the Select Medical Orange County Cup in beautiful San Clemente, California did not disappoint. In fact, both the men’s and women’s semifinal matches were composed of gripping…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Mixed: Youngsters and VeteransAt one of the most beautiful tour stops of the year, the mixed doubles again proved why it is the favorite event for a majority of pickleball fans. For the…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Singles: Hometown Girls and Big PersonalitiesFor Parris Todd, playing in the Select Medical Orange County Cup in San Clemente, Calif., is like playing at home. Meanwhile, Tyson McGuffin just made himself at home. The two…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Tennis Is a Perfect Partner for Pickleball Both On Court and OffTennis Channel and Tennis Magazine are heading to the kitchen line and are all-in on pickleball this week. At this week’s PPA Tour Select Medical Cup (June 9-12 at Lifetime…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Preview to the Select Medical CupThe Select Medical Cup in San Clemente, California features a star-studded lineup and raises some intriguing questions. The tournament gets underway on Thursday, June 9 at Life Time Rancho San…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Grand Slam Finals Hailed as Some of the Best of 2022On Championship Sunday of the first PPA Tour grand slam of the season, the matches were nothing short of epic. Of the five fantastic match-ups, three went the distance to…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023M/W Doubles Goes True to FormDespite a WILD men’s singles draw, the crowded men’s doubles field went remarkably smoothly on Saturday. The quarterfinals featured the top eight (8) seeds, narrowed from 41 to start the…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Another Triple Crown in Sight for ParenteauNot sure how Catherine Parenteau could have more confidence than she already has right now. You tend to gain a bit when you win a singles title, a doubles title…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Underdogs Rule the Day in AtlantaThings kind of went the way they were supposed to go in the women’s pro singles Thursday at the Arcytech Atlanta Grand Slam. Can’t really say the same for the…Andrew Gilman

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