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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

Recap · Apr 21, 2025Erne and ATP Defense: a Pro Player StudyErnes and ATPs on the PPA tour were usually winners not long ago. Now, those shots are frequently returned comfortably, continuing the rallies. How skilled are the PPA pros at…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Apr 15, 2025Keeping Third Shots “In Play”: a pro stats study.For many years we have heard the conventional wisdom about keeping a ball “in play,” i.e., not hitting it into the net or out of bounds. Meanwhile, the Third Shot…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Apr 11, 2025History of PickleballPickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States and one of the fastest growing in the world. Along with the United States, pickleball is becoming popular in Australia…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Apr 11, 2025The Height of Men’s Doubles Gold Medal Winners: A “Short” Stats Study.*Using heights listed in the players’ bios at pickleball.co Have you noticed a recent trend on the PPA Tour, where you have to look up to see the Men’s Doubles champions hoisting the…Jim Ramsey

Tyson Mcguffin Skechers Pickleball Shows

Blog · Apr 10, 2025Selecting the Best Pickleball Shoes in 2025When it comes to picking the right shoe for pickleball, there are several factors to consider. Everything from your playing style, fashion sense and support and safety features matter. Read…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Apr 8, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia North Carolina OpenCary, North Carolina. April 6, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson def. (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, 8-11, 11-7, 11-6, 3-11, 11-8. MEN’S DOUBLES…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Mar 31, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA NORTH CAROLINA OPENOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Recap · Mar 31, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Black Desert Resort Red Rock OpenSt. George, Utah. March 30, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (6) Parris Todd and Dekel Bar def. (2) Catherine Parenteau and Christian Alshon, 11-9, 12-14, 6-11, 11-7, 11-8. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Mar 31, 2025Draw Reveal: Veolia North Carolina OpenThe Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open is kicking off on March 26th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…PPA Tour

Feature · Mar 26, 2025Amazon keeps small business “one step ahead” as it scales globallyA Pennsylvania startup evolves into a multimillion-dollar business supported by Amazon’s data insights and seller tools, as founder Garrett Drumheller expands from his parents’ garage to serving customers worldwide. Just…PPA Tour

Analysis · Mar 21, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE BLACK DESERT RESORT RED ROCK OPENOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Mar 19, 2025Draw Reveal: Black Desert Resort Red Rock OpenThe Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open is kicking off on March 26th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Tour News · Mar 17, 2025After beating cancer, an entrepreneur set out to make wellness taste like life’s best momentsDriven to make supplements people love, Be Amazing’s founders use Amazon data to craft innovative, crave-worthy flavors. Months after deciding to launch his own supplements business, Mike Yewdell developed a…PPA Tour

Recap · Mar 17, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the CIBC Texas OpenMcKinney, Texas. March 16, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-4, 11-3, 14-12. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Ben…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Mar 13, 2025The Pickleball World Championships Return to North Texas, Bringing the Biggest Festival in Pickleball Back to the Metroplex!The largest pickleball festival in the world returns to Farmers Branch, Texas, November 3-9, for the 2025 edition of the Pickleball World Championships. The 2025 edition marks the third consecutive…Nathan Boschult

Analysis · Mar 11, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE CIBC TEXAS OPEN PRESENTED BY FASENRAOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Mar 10, 2025Draw Reveal: CIBC Texas OpenThe CIBC Texas Open is kicking off on March 12th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the excitement! As…PPA Tour

Recap · Mar 10, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Cape Coral OpenCape Coral, Florida March 9, 2025 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Anna Bright and JW Johnson, 4-11, 13-11, 11-7, 7-11, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Feb 28, 2025Draw Reveal: Veolia Cape Coral OpenThe Proton Australia Pickleball Open is kicking off on March 5th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the excitement!PPA Tour

Analysis · Feb 28, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA CAPE CORAL OPEN PRESENTED BY PROTONOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Feb 27, 2025Soft Tennis World Champion Yuta Funemizu Becomes the First Japanese Player to Sign Exclusive Contract to Play on Carvana PPA Tour and in Major League PickleballYuta Funemizu has made history as the first Japanese player to sign an exclusive contract with the United Pickleball Association (UPA) to compete on the Carvana PPA Tour (PPA Tour)…Nathan Boschult

Recap · Feb 27, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Carvana Mesa CupMesa, Arizona. February 23, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson def. (3) Anna Bright and Dekel Bar, 11-1, 9-11, 11-6, 9-11, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (4)…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Feb 25, 2025PPA Tour Carvana Mesa Cup Breaks Attendance Revenue Records for Pro PickleballThe 2025 PPA Tour Carvana Mesa Cup will prove to be a seminal moment in professional pickleball, with record-breaking attendance revenue and more attendees than an average ‘23-’24 regular season…Nathan Boschult

Tour News · Feb 20, 2025FASENRA® (benralizumab) Named Official Partner of the 2025-2026 Carvana PPA TourThe Professional Pickleball Association today announced their multi-year partnership with FASENRA® (benralizumab) injection, for subcutaneous use as an Official Partner of the PPA Tour. FASENRA® (benralizumab) injection, for subcutaneous use…Nathan Boschult

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