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Catherine Parenteau hitting a pickleball forehand.

.com·Mar 10, 20263 things to watch for on Tuesday at PPA TexasCatherine Parenteau will return to action in the Lone Star State after not competing at last week's event in Newport Beach, CA.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns competing on Championship Sunday in Southern California.

.com·Mar 9, 2026Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns dominate Newport BeachThey won gold in every event entered, with Waters winning three and Johns two.Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio with the men's doubles trophy at the SXY Newport Beach Open.

.com·Mar 8, 2026Johns, Tardio stay atop men’s doubles field as Waters claims Triple Crown No. 41Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio captured their 13th title together in Newport Beach to remain undefeated in 2026.Reads on Pickleball.com

Hunter Johnson hitting a pickleball backhand.

.com·Mar 8, 2026Waters, Johns earn 60th title together as Johnson takes men’s singles goldHunter Johnson, Anna Leigh Waters, and Ben Johns are the day's early gold medalists in Southern California.Reads on Pickleball.com

Dylan Frazier and Eric Oncins on the court.

.com·Mar 7, 2026PPA Tour goes deep in the heart of TexasWatch it all on Pickleballtv, from the early rounds all the way to the gold medal matches.Reads on Pickleball.com

Brooke Buckner hitting a pickleball serve.

.com·Mar 7, 20263 things to watch for on Saturday at PPA Newport BeachTen semifinal matches will determine who goes for gold in Southern California.Reads on Pickleball.com

Collin Johns and Len Yang celebrate their victory on Friday.

.com·Mar 7, 2026Collin Johns, Len Yang advance to men's doubles semisIt took three games to eliminate CJ Klinger and JW Johnson.Reads on Pickleball.com

Tina Pisnik and Eric Oncins celebrate their victory on Friday.

.com·Mar 7, 2026Pisnik, Oncins shock Bright, Patriquin in quarterfinal upsetTina Pisnik and Eric Oncins weren't going to be denied a spot on Semifinal Saturday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Jack Sock hitting a pickleball forehand.

.com·Mar 6, 20263 things to watch for on Friday at PPA Newport BeachJack Sock will face Chris Haworth on Friday in a rematch of the men's singles final at the PPA Masters in January.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters hitting a return.

.com·Mar 5, 2026Draws released for Veolia Texas Open presented by ProtonThe PPA Tour heads to the Lone Star State next week.Reads on Pickleball.com

Lea Jansen hitting a pickleball forehand.

.com·Mar 5, 20263 things to watch for on Thursday at PPA Newport BeachLea Jansen will take on Kiora Kunimoto on Thursday in a rematch of the women's singles semifinal from Minnesota in January.Reads on Pickleball.com

Lacy Schneemann hitting a pickleball forehand.

.com·Mar 4, 20263 things to watch for on Wednesday at PPA Newport BeachLacy Schneemann and Jack Sock will take on Jessie Irvine and Jay Devilliers in what projects to be a must-watch mixed doubles contest on Wednesday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Alex Crum hitting a pickleball serve.

.com·Mar 3, 20263 things to watch for on Tuesday at PPA Newport BeachAfter undergoing surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in late 2025, Alex Crum will make his 2026 PPA Tour debut on Tuesday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Chris Haworth competing on the PPA Tour earlier this season.

.com·Mar 1, 2026Next up is the SXY Newport Beach OpenGreat weather is expected, so we should see some big crowds out to see the best players in the world compete.Reads on Pickleball.com

Gabe Tardio and Ben Johns competing together on the PPA Tour.

.com·Feb 28, 2026Draws released for SXY Newport Beach OpenThe PPA Tour returns to Newport Beach for the first time since April 2023.Reads on Pickleball.com

The modified singles court used at the Houston PPA Challenger.

.com·Feb 25, 2026Players react to new singles lines at Houston PPA ChallengerThe modified courts bring in the sidelines 1.5 feet on each side, which reduces the total court width from 20 feet to 17 feet.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters hitting a return on the court.

.com·Feb 24, 2026Carvana PPA Tour announces 2026-2027 schedule featuring marquee U.S. and international eventsThe health of professional pickleball has never been stronger.Reads on Pickleball.com

A player hitting a return on their backhand.

.com·Feb 24, 2026PPA Tour Australia adopts UPA-A standards for 2026 seasonThe governance shift represents a significant milestone for professional pickleball Down Under.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters competing on Championship Sunday in Mesa.

.com·Feb 23, 2026Big crowds and a big upset at Carvana Mesa CupThe play did not disappoint as Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns both went into Sunday with a shot at a Triple Crown.Reads on Pickleball.com

Chris Haworth kisses the championship trophy after defeating Ben Johns to take the title.

.com·Feb 22, 2026HAWORTH TOPPLES JOHNS, WATERS DEFEATS FAHEY, #1 SEEDS TAKE DOUBLES TITLES“You guys should know by now, we’re going to Korean barbecue and we might go to the casino. At this point, it’s kind of… how do you say it? Tradition.” —Gabe TardioReads on Pickleball.com

Bright and Patriquin embrace after defeating Johns and Waters at the Carvana Mesa Cup

.com·Feb 22, 2026BRIGHT AND PATRIQUIN SWEEP WATERS AND JOHNS 3-0 FOR TITLE"No one beats us seven times in a row" and "honestly, I'm going to cry" — big emotions after big win.Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns competing on Semifinal Saturday at the Arizona Athletic Grounds.

.com·Feb 22, 2026Johns seeking to snap Triple Crown drought in MesaBen Johns has a full slate on Championship Sunday, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.Reads on Pickleball.com

Christian Alshon and Hayden Patriquin on the court in Mesa.

.com·Feb 22, 2026Alshon, Patriquin hungry for golden opportunity on Championship SundayChristian Alshon and Hayden Patriquin want to finally reach the top of the mountain.Reads on Pickleball.com

Matthew Barlow celebrating his victory over Hunter Johnson.

.com·Feb 20, 2026Matthew Barlow stuns top seed Hunter Johnson to reach semifinalsHis magical singles run at the Arizona Athletic Grounds continues.Reads on Pickleball.com

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