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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

Analysis · Feb 18, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE CARVANA MESA CUP 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 13, 2025VIDEO: Pro Pickleball Couple Parris Todd and Hunter Johnson Share Seven Secrets on How to Play Pickleball with your Romantic Partner in Time for Valentine’s DayAlthough they have different recollections of how they met and fell in love, professional pickleball stars Parris Todd and Hunter Johnson have more experience than anyone when it comes to surviving and thriving as…Nathan Boschult

Recap · Feb 11, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Proton Tucson Open.Tucson, Arizona. February 9, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Tyra Black and Christian Alshon, 11-8, 11-8, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Christian…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Feb 5, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Proton Australia Pickleball OpenMelbourne, Australia. February 2, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Lacy Schneemann and Tyson McGuffin def. (1) Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio, 8-11, 6-11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-8. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Feb 3, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE PROTON TUCSON OPEN (February 5-9, 2025)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Recap · Feb 2, 2025Championship Sunday Preview, Proton Australia Pickleball Open, from the Stats Desk.=== NOTES === === Triple Crowns === === MEN’S SINGLES === #1 TYSON McGUFFIN: #3 GABE TARDIO: BRONZE: #5 Phuc Huynh vs #2 Quang Duong. === WOMEN’S SINGLES === #1…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Jan 30, 2025The Collegiate Pickleball Tour Set to Crown the Best College Pickleball Teams in the Country with $100,000 Prize Purse up for GrabsIn a watershed moment for the growth of pickleball at colleges and universities across the country, The Collegiate Pickleball Tour begins 2025 as a joint venture between the Dynamic Universal…Jeff Watson

Tour News · Jan 30, 2025Abbott’s Ensure® Max Protein Joins the Professional Pickleball Association Tour as the Exclusive Protein Shake PartnerPro Pickleball superstar Callie Smith joins as an ambassador The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) today announced a new partnership with Abbott’s Ensure® Max Protein shakes. This collaboration will highlight…Jeff Watson

Tour News · Jan 27, 2025Australian Pickleball Stars Tom Evans & Helena Spiridis Set to Compete on the World’s Premier Pickleball Pro Tour and League – the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball in the USADALLAS, January 27, 2025 – Australian pickleball stars Tom Evans & Helena Spiridis have signed exclusive contracts with the United Pickleball Association in the United States – which consists of…Jeff Watson

Analysis · Jan 24, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE PROTON AUSTRALIA PICKLEBALL OPENOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Emma Santerre

Analysis · Jan 24, 2025Draw Reveal: Proton Australia Pickleball OpenThe Proton Australia Pickleball Open is kicking off on January 28th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…PPA Tour

Recap · Jan 15, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Zimmer Biomet Masters.Rancho Mirage, California. January 12, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. Catherine Parenteau and Federico Staksrud, 10-12, 11-5, 11-3, 11-3. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Jan 2, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE ZIMMER BIOMET MASTERS POWERED BY INVITEDOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Jan 2, 2025Draw Reveal: The Zimmer Biomet Masters presented by InvitedThe Zimmer Biomet Masters presented by Invited is kicking off on January 6th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…PPA Tour

Tour News · Dec 19, 2024Pro Pickleball Continues to Explode: PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball Have Best Year Ever in 2024Dallas, TX, December 19, 2024 – The 2024 pro pickleball season will be remembered as a pinnacle year that has set the trajectory for continued growth and success for years…Jeff Watson

Tour News · Dec 18, 2024ABC’s of 2024: (Anna Leigh and Ben’s Championships)ANNA LEIGH WATERS: Medals: Waters won 42 gold and four silver medals in 17 tournaments. Singles: Waters won 12 times in 13 tournaments, losing only to Salome Devidze in a…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Dec 16, 2024ELEVEN POINTS: Stats and Facts from the 2024 SeasonTriple Threats: Players who finished the year ranked in the Top Ten in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles: Triple Threats, Part 2: Players who won titles in Singles, Doubles, and…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Dec 13, 2024Storylines: DAYTONA BEACH OPEN PRESENTED BY ROAR ORGANICOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Dec 12, 2024Draw Reveal: Daytona Beach Open presented by RoarThe Daytona Beach Open presented by Roar is kicking off on December 18th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…PPA Tour

Recap · Dec 10, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the CIBC PPA Tour FinalsSan Clemente, California. December 8, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Catherine Parenteau and Christian Alshon, 11-3, 11-3, 8-11, 11-1. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Dec 9, 2024The PPA Tour and Carvana’s “Road to the Finals” Sweepstakes Concludes with Major Wins for Pickleball FansTwo Lucky Fans Attend San Clemente Finals, Drive Away with Cars San Clemente, CA – Dec. 9, 2024 — The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) and Carvana, the leading e-commerce…Jeff Watson

Recap · Dec 8, 2024Championship Sunday Preview, CIBC PPA Tour Finals, from the Stats Desk.=== MEN’S SINGLES === CONNOR GARNETT: Preseason #4, Currently #3. 2024: Two titles: LA Open vs Staksrud, KC vs McGuffin. HUNTER JOHNSON: Preseason not in the top 20, Currently #4.Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Dec 2, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE CIBC FINALS PRESENTED BY ROAR ORGANICOVERALL TOP 5: FORMAT/HOW THIS EVENT WORKS: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Nov 29, 2024Unlocking Longevity in Pickleball: The Steve Deakin ApproachDive into the secrets of one of the sport’s most inspiring professional pickleball players, Steve Deakin, and how he maintains peak performance on court at 50.PPA Tour

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