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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 · Nov 27, 2024Pools and Partnerships announced for CIBC PPA Tour FinalsAfter the partnerships for the CIBC PPA Tour Finals were announced on Tuesday, we now have the two pools for each division. The top seeds in each event were separated…PPA Tour

Tour News · Nov 25, 2024PPA Asia and MLP Asia Set to Launch, Bringing World-Class Pro Pickleball to the World’s Most Populous ContinentDallas, TX (November 25, 2024) – The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) and Major League Pickleball (MLP) are thrilled to announce the formation of PPA Asia and MLP Asia – in a significant milestone for the highest level of pickleball on a global scale. Asia joins the roster of regions hosting premier pickleball events and competitions for both professionals and amateurs.PPA Tour

Recap · Nov 21, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Lapiplasty Pickleball World ChampionshipsFarmers Branch, Texas. November 10, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (5) Etta Wright and Christian Alshon, 11-9, 11-5, 11-2. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (7)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Nov 19, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Milwaukee OpenMilwaukee, Wisconsin. November 17, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Bright and Dylan Frazier def. (3) Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio, 11-13, 11-6, 11-9, 11-2. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Federico…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Nov 17, 2024Veolia Milwaukee Open Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #1 FEDERICO STAKSRUD: #4 HUNTER JOHNSON: Bronze: #30 Adam Harvey: #5 Pablo Tellez: === WOMEN’S SINGLES === #8 CHAO YI WANG: #6 KATE FAHEY: Bronze: #5…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Nov 12, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA MILWAUKEE OPEN PRESENTED BY MILLER LITEPLUS A CIBC FINALS RACE UPDATE OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES: SINGLES: Top 8 men and women qualify. Points distribution for…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Nov 11, 2024Draw Reveal: Veolia Milwaukee Open presented by Miller LiteThe Veolia Milwaukee Open presented by Miller Lite is kicking off on November 14th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time…PPA Tour

Analysis · Oct 31, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE LAPIPLASTY PICKLEBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSPLUS A CIBC FINALS RACE UPDATE OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES: CIBC FINALS RACE UPDATE SINGLES: Top 8 men and women…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Oct 31, 2024Draw Reveal: Lapiplasty® Pickleball World ChampionshipsThe Draw Reveal: Lapiplasty® Pickleball World Championships is kicking off on November 4th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…PPA Tour

Recap · Oct 15, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Rate ChampionshipsLas Vegas, Nevada. October 13, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 5-11, 11-7, 11-5, 11-1. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Oct 8, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Stratusphere Gin Virginia Beach CupVirginia Beach, Virginia. October 6, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 11-7, 10-12, 11-3. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Oct 7, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE RATE CHAMPIONSHIPS presented by SkechersOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Oct 7, 2024Draw Reveal: Guaranteed Rate Championship presented by SkechersThe Draw Reveal: Guaranteed Rate Championship presented by Skechers is kicking off on October 9th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s…PPA Tour

Analysis · Sep 27, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE STRATUSPHERE GIN VIRGINIA BEACH CUPOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Sep 25, 2024Draw Reveal: Stratusphere Gin Virginia Beach CupThe Draw Reveal: Stratusphere Gin Virginia Beach Cup is kicking off on October 3rd and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time…PPA Tour

Recap · Sep 23, 2024Lightning Strikes Twice: Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher vs Catherine Parenteau and Anna Leigh WatersAnna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher are the only team to beat Catherine Parenteau and Anna Leigh Waters, and they have done so twice. What statistical similarities and differences exist between…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 18, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the CIBC Atlanta SlamPeachtree Corners, Georgia MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Catherine Parenteau and Christian Alshon, 11-6, 11-6, 12-10. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Ben Johns and…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 15, 2024Atlanta Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === INTRO: The Men’s Singles field was loaded! The top nine seeds had all been in at least one Singles final since last December, and they had…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Sep 9, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE CIBC ATLANTA SLAM PRESENTED BY VIZZYOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Sep 5, 2024Draw Reveal: CIBC Atlanta Slam presented by VizzyThe CIBC Atlanta Slam presented by Vizzy is kicking off on September 9th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…PPA Tour

Recap · Sep 4, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Las Vegas Pickleball CupLas Vegas, Nevada. September 1, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (6) Catherine Parenteau and Riley Newman, 11-6, 11-0, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (9)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 1, 2024Las Vegas Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #1 FEDERICO STAKSRUD: #6 DYLAN FRAZIER: Bronze: #8 JAUME MARTINEZ VICH: #20 ERIC RODDY: === WOMEN’S SINGLES === #1 ANNA LEIGH WATERS #17 KATE FAHEY: Bronze…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Aug 27, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Picklr Utah OpenSalt Lake City, Utah. August 25, 2024 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (6) Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio def. (1) Anna Bright and James Ignatowich, 12-10, 11-9, 11-8. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (8)…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Aug 26, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE LAS VEGAS PICKLEBALL CUPOVERALL 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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