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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

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PPA TOUR WELCOMES GUARANTEED RATE AS OFFICIAL PARTNERMedia Contact Hannah JohnsPPA TourHead of Contenthannah@ppatour.com Jennifer ZeidlerGuaranteed RateVice President of Public RelationsJennifer.Zeidler@Rate.com Sponsorship aims to build on sport’s massive surge in popularity around the world SALT LAKE CITY…PPA Tour

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Meet the Franklin Celebrity Pickleball Pro-AmThe PPA is excited to partner with Randall Emmett and Lala Kent for the PPA Masters in La Quinta, California. Randall Emmett and Lala Kent are going to bring us…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Gender Doubles: Tennis Channel, New Faces, and First-Time TitlistsThe PPA Tour’s latest stop at the Orlando Cup brought us some new faces and big surprises, as well as some of the hottest action we’ve seen this year. The…PPA Tour

Blog · Jul 11, 2023Paddles and TestingThe PPA Tour will continue to abide by the USAP paddle specifications and guidelines. The PPA Tour will only allow paddles that are on the approved list to be used…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PICKLEBALL WILL MAKE OFFICIAL DEBUT ON TENNIS CHANNEL, THANKS TO THE NETWORK’S NEW AGREEMENT WITH THE PPA TOURThe PPA Tour’s Orlando Cup at the USTA National Campus on September 9-12th will kick-off Tennis Channel’s historical premiere of professional pickleball action. SALT LAKE CITY, UT (September 2, 2021)…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Watch: Backhand Slice Offensive DinkPickleball 360 brings you the best instructional videos in the sport so you can learn from top pros in the world: Ben and Collin Johns. In this video, Ben Johns…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Lea JansenGet to know Lea Jansen – the former college tennis player from the original home of pickleball: the state of Washington. Jansen has made quite a splash in pickleball over…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023THE PPA TOUR TAPS FOX SPORTS AS PREMIER TELEVISION PARTNER, CONSISTENTLY ELEVATING PICKLEBALL TO NEW HEIGHTSMedia Contact:Hannah JohnsPPA Head of Contenthannah@ppatour.comAnne Penningtonanne.pennington@fox.com The Professional Pickleball Association welcomes FOX Sports as the pickleball industry’s largest television partner through the 2022 PPA Tour Season SALT LAKE CITY…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Inaugural Orlando Cup coming to the USTA National Campus in FloridaThe largest tennis facility in the U.S. will welcome a professional pickleball tournament for the first time in Orlando, FL on September 9-12! The USTA National Campus features nearly 100…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Lea Jansen and Ben Johns Climb to the Top in DenverSingles Day Rocky Mountain The Rocky Mountain Championships marks the first PPA Tournament. Lea Jansen added her second PPA Title as Ben Johns to capture his 13th Singles Title in…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023New Champions are Crowned, Plus… Golf Balls?!Mixed Doubles day is always an exciting battle of strategy and partnership, but the Takeya Showcase brought us something extra special this time around. Matches were played on Friday, August…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Women’s Singles Sees New Titlist, Field Stays Deep in Men’sIt was a historical week of pickleball in Newport Beach, California, at the Takeya Showcase! Major wins were documented at the top on both the men’s and women’s sides which…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023CRYPTO USED FOR PRIZE MONEY FIRST TIME IN PICKLEBALL HISTORYThe PPA Tour has announced that it will offer athletes the option to be paid in cryptocurrency for winnings amassed at tournaments. SAN CLEMENTE, CA (July 13th, 2021) – The…Hannah Johns

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023Bag Check: Dave WeinbachDave Weinbach gave us a glance inside his bag at the Red Rock Open for fans who want to know more about the tools Weinbach uses to succeed on-court. Weinbach…Hannah Johns

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023What’s the Story with Dreamland and DUPR?There are a few things we need to talk about… But first, quick poll — who likes mini golfing, craft breweries, art, live music, delicious food and pickleball?! If your…Andrew Gilman

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023What’s the Call? – June EditionThe PPA Tour’s Head Referee, Don Stanley, answers all of your pickleball questions! Send your latest on-court debate to hannah@ppatour.com for the chance to get featured in one of our…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023The PPA Tour Renews Partnership with Margaritaville Underground Invitational for July 2021The 2nd Annual Margaritaville Underground Invitational presented by DUPR is set to take place July 17 as an exclusive VIP experience that showcases twelve of the top pro athletes in…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023ONIX SIGNS NEW TWO YEAR EXTENSION WITH THE PRO PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATIONONIX Dura Fast 40 Pickleball will serve as the PPA Tour’s official tournament ball through 2023 EVANSVILLE, IN (July 1, 2021) – ONIX Pickleball, the number one brand in pickleball, announced today…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023OCC Recap: Lea Jansen Gets 1st Title, Others Add to TotalsOCC Professional Draw Results Women’s Singles Men’s Singles Mixed Doubles Women’s Doubles Men’s Doubles Best Crowd, Triple Crown, and An Incredible Venue The Orange County Cup was the first large-scale…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Orange County Cup Mixed Doubles Produces Not So Mixed ResultsFriday’s Sea Fog lifted and revealed a predictable Championship Sunday match in Ben Johns and Simone Jardim against Lucy Kovalova and Matt Wright. Mixed Doubles:Simone/Johns vs. Kovalova/Wright (Sat. 6/25)Riley Newman/Lindsay…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023San Clemente Singles Brings New Championship Opponents for Ben and LeaThe inaugural Orange County Cup opened with an exciting day of singles that brought new faces for Ben Johns and Lea Jansen. Women’s Singles:Lea Jansen vs. Anna Leigh Waters (Sun.Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PPA Signs Official Data and Sports Betting Partnership with Genius Sports to Accelerate Global GrowthNew long-term exclusive partnership will connect the Professional Tour of Pickleball with new audiences worldwide SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (June 17, 2021) — The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), the professional…PPA Tour

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Pros Share Their Top Bits of AdviceSix of the top pros in pickleball talk about the advice and/or mentors that have motivated them over the years. If you have a question you’d like to submit to…PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Kyle YatesFormer #1 in the World, Kyle Yates, has been playing pickleball since before most people even knew the sport existed. Extremely quick and agile, as well as blessed with lightning-quick…PPA Tour

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