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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

JW Johnson embraces sister Jorja after their big semifinal win together at PPA NC.

.com·Sep 6, 2026UPSET ALERT: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns lose first semi of the PPA season to JW and Jorja JohnsonJohnson siblings take down the GOATs in three games after beating them last year at the exact same event.Reads on Pickleball.com

Tour News · Nov 19, 20252025 Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships Break Attendance, Participation, and Viewership RecordsThe 2025 Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships returned to Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, Texas, and smashed records. A crowd of 60,000+, bringing in more than $1.1 million in…Nathan Boschult

Analysis · Nov 13, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA LAKELAND OPEN PRESENTED BY SIX ZEROOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Nov 13, 2025Draw Reveal: Veolia Lakeland Open presented by Six ZeroThe Veolia Lakeland Open presented by Six Zero is kicking off on November 18th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Recap · Nov 10, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships.Farmers Branch, Texas November 9, 2025 . MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 11-4, 11-7. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (3)…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Oct 30, 2025Draw Reveal: Jenius Bank Pickleball World ChampionshipsThe Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships is kicking off on November 3rd and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the…PPA Tour

Analysis · Oct 30, 2025Storylines for the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships – November 3-9, 2025OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Oct 30, 2025“Best Match Ever,” a Top Ten List.The Men’s Doubles Final from the Rate Vegas Cup has been called the “Best Match Ever.” Here are some of the notable highlights: Those are some serious qualifications. What about…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Oct 28, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Rate Vegas CupLas Vegas, Nevada. October 26, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (5) Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio, 11-2, 12-10, 11-7. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Oct 20, 20255 Recovery Items for Sprains, Strains, Swelling, Soreness, and StiffnessIf you’ve ever dealt with a twisted ankle, sore knee, or that all-too-familiar tennis elbow twinge, you know that sprains, strains, swelling, and soreness can slow life down—fast. Luckily, there…PPA Tour

Analysis · Oct 17, 2025Draw Reveal: Rate Vegas Cup presented by Holland AmericaThe Rate Vegas Cup presented by Holland America is kicking off on October 20th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Tour News · Oct 16, 2025Dirk Nowitzki to Headline the Celebrity Pickleball Showdown benefiting the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation at the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships in DallasThe Celebrity Pickleball Showdown returns to the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships, headlined by Dallas Mavericks legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki. The marquee event will take place…PPA Tour

Analysis · Oct 16, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE RATE VEGAS CUP PRESENTED BY HOLLAND AMERICAOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Recap · Oct 14, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Fasenra Virginia Beach CupOctober 12 & 13, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 11-3, 11-3. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Oct 2, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE FASENRA VIRGINIA BEACH CUP PRESENTED BY JOOLA (OCTOBER 6-12, 2025)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Oct 1, 2025Draw Reveal: Fasenra Virginia Beach Cup presented by JoolaThe Fasenra Virginia Beach Cup presented by Joola is kicking off on October 6th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Recap · Sep 30, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage OpenSacramento, California. September 28, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Jorja Johnson and J.W. Johnson def. (7) Kate Fahey and Dylan Frazier, 3-11, 12-10, 11-5, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Dylan…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Sep 23, 2025Sudden Cardiac Arrest on the Pickleball Court: Why Every Player Should Be PreparedIt’s a sunny Saturday morning at your local pickleball court. The game is fast-paced, everyone is laughing, and then suddenly, everything stops. A player collapses mid-rally. They’re not moving. They’re…PPA Tour

Analysis · Sep 18, 2025Draw Reveal: Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage OpenThe Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage Open is kicking off on September 24th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the…PPA Tour

Profile · Sep 18, 2025The Kawamotos’ Comeback: Behind the NumbersThe Kawamoto sisters won the Veolia Cincinnati Showcase in historic fashion, losing the first two games to Tyra Black and Jorja Johnson then winning the next three. How rare is…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 16, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Cincinnati ShowcaseMason, Ohio. September 14, 2025. . MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu, 11-2, 11-8, 11-9. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Sep 10, 2025PPA Finals Return to San Clemente in May 2026 as Pro Pickleball Calendar StreamlinesThe PPA Tour Finals are set to return to Life Time Rancho San Clemente from May 4-10, 2026, as the professional pickleball calendar streamlines. With this shift, the Carvana PPA…Nathan Boschult

Analysis · Sep 5, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA CINCINNATI SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY SIX ZEROSEPTEMBER 8-14, 2025 OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Sep 3, 2025Draw Reveal: Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six ZeroThe Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero is kicking off on September 8th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Analysis · Aug 26, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE WALGREENS OPEN AT THE LAS VEGAS STRIP (AUGUST 27-31, 2025)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

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