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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

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Jay Devilliers Stuck Overseas, Unable to CompeteOn the eve of the PPA Tour’s first Grand Slam of the season, we’ve got a bit of drama. Jocelyn “Jay” Devilliers, top professional player and crowd favorite, was scheduled…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PPA Paddle Compliance and TestingI. PPA Paddle Compliance and Testing Policy All paddles used at any PPA event, amateur, professional, or senior professional divisions, must be on the Professional Pickleball Association’s approved equipment list…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023ATL: Thursday is Pro Singles Day!We’re beyond excited for Thursday (Pro Singles Day). We’ve got some AMAZING matches lined up on Championship Court and the Grand Stand Courts. The very best pro players in the…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Preview to the Acrytech Atlanta Grand SlamSome of the biggest draws in professional pickleball will begin on May 18 at Life Time Peachtree Corners. Close to 1,200 players will compete in Atlanta, including the best players…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023The Best of Both Worlds: Triple Crowns & First Time TitlistsChampionship Sunday did not disappoint at the PPA Invisalign Open, which was the largest pickleball tournament ever held in North Carolina to date. The day began with women’s doubles between…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Doubles Sends Crowd Favorites to Sunday’s FinalsFor gender doubles day, both the women and the men saw the top two seeds reach the finals in fiery fashion. In women’s doubles, the red-hot team of Catherine Parenteau…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023The ‘Wright’ Emotion Makes for a Fun FridayMakes total sense that Matt Wright would want to pair up with John McEnroe. After a super-charged match, the kind of play that fist-pumping was made for, Wright was asked…PPA Tour

Recap · Jul 11, 2023New Faces Will Play On Championship SundayOnce Ryan Sherry got himself out of Las Vegas last weekend, he ended up just fine. Now, it’s never easy to come back from vacation, but Sherry looked pretty pumped…PPA Tour

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Pre-Tournament Rundown – Invisalign OpenThe PPA Invisalign Open kicks off in North Carolina this weekend with some of the best and hottest in pickleball in attendance. A few of the top players won’t make…Dave Fleming

Feature · Jul 11, 2023FROM THE NASCAR TRACK TO THE PICKLEBALL COURTGuaranteed Rate to Host Celebrity Pickleball Pro-Am Featuring Brand Ambassadors Tyler Reddick, Matt Wright, and Lucy Kovalova Charlotte, N.C. (May 2, 2022)–Guaranteed Rate, a leader in mortgage lending and digital…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023TABLE TENNIS IN PICKLEBALL? JOOLA JOINS THE PPA TOURA fresh face with a long history in the paddle industry joins pickleball and the Pro Tour SALT LAKE CITY, UT (April 5, 2022) – JOOLA inks major partnership with…Hannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Celebrity Pro-Am Pickleball Central Austin Open powered by ClubCorpThe PPA is excited to announce another fun evening of celebrities that are playing along the PPA Tour. Giuliana Rancic, Bill Rancic, and Quinn Ewers are stopping by this week’s…Hannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023OS1st BECOMES THE OFFICIAL SOCK OF THE PPA TOURPerformance sock brand will support pickleball athletes on and off the court thanks to new tour partnership with the PPA SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 22, 2022) – The PPA…Hannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023PICKLEBALL CENTRAL PRESENTS THE AUSTIN OPEN POWERED BY CLUBCORPPickleball Central, the leading distributor of all things pickleball, adds its name to major PPA event in Austin, TX. SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 21, 2022) – Pickleball Central becomes…Hannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023FITVINE WINES MAKES A SPLASH ON THE PPA TOURWholesome alcoholic beverages have come to the PPA Tour thanks to 2022 agreement with FitVine Wine. SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 21, 2022) – The PPA Tour announced its new…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PPA Riverland Open HighlightsWATCH NOW…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023THE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS JOINS THE PPA TOURThe PPA Tour adds an exciting and historical event to its 2022 calendar: the Tournament of Champions SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 16, 2022) – One of the oldest and…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PPA Welcomes New Deputy Commissioner to its RanksChris Patrick joins the PPA Tour team after nearly 15 years in the sports industry and will hold the title of Deputy Commissioner. His role will include working closely with…Hannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023ORORO TO SPONSOR PRO PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PPA TOURAmateurs, pros, and fans alike will have the chance to experience the comfort and warmth of ORORO. LAS VEGAS, NV (Feb. 22, 2022) — ORORO Heated Apparel is excited to…Hannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023THE PPA TOUR WELCOMES BAIRD TO PICKLEBALLExciting new partnership for 2022 lends credence to the claim that pickleball is the “next big thing” in the sports world. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (February 9, 2022) – The…Hannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023THE PPA TOUR WELCOMES CARVANA AS EXCLUSIVE TITLE SPONSORCarvana lends its name to the PPA Tour’s inaugural tournament for the 2022 season: the Carvana Desert Ridge Open. SALT LAKE CITY, UT (January 6, 2022) – The brand-new partnership…Hannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023THE PPA TOUR AND SELECT MEDICAL SIGN EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP DEALAgreement Names Select Medical “Official Physical Therapy Partner” of the PPA Tour MECHANICSBURG, PA (December 20, 2021) – The PPA Tour is excited to welcome Select Medical, the largest physical…Hannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023PICKLEBALL CENTRAL BECOMES THE OFFICIAL STORE OF THE PPA TOURPickleball Central, the leading distributor of all things pickleball, joins the Pro Tour to help answer growing consumer demand as the sport continues to explode. SALT LAKE CITY, UT (December…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Navratil Shines, McGuffin Digs Deep; Waters/Parenteau Advance in Straight SetsThe Guaranteed Rate PPA Championships opened with incredible Men’s/Women’s Singles matches at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This tournament ome with the highest stakes for PPA Points…Andrew Gilman

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