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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 · Aug 26, 2024Draw Reveal: Las Vegas Pickleball CupThe Las Vegas Pickleball Cup is kicking off on August 28st and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…PPA Tour

Recap · Aug 25, 2024Picklr Utah Open Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk===== MEN’S SINGLES ===== #1 FEDERICO STAKSRUD: #2 CONNOR GARNETT: Bronze: #27 Hunter Johnson: #14 Rafa Hewett: ===== WOMEN’S SINGLES ===== #4 KAITLYN CHRISTIAN: #14 KATE FAHEY: Bronze: #6 Judit…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Aug 20, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the IHG Hotels & Resorts Bristol Open.MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Anna Bright and Christian Alshon, 11-3, 11-1, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (8) Christian Alshon and Quang Duong def.Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Aug 20, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE PICKLR UTAH OPENOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Aug 19, 2024Draw Reveal: The Picklr Utah OpenThe Picklr Utah Open is kicking off on August 21st and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the…PPA Tour

Recap · Aug 18, 2024IHG RESORTS & HOTELS BRISTOL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY PREVIEW, FROM THE STATS DESK=== MEN’S SINGLES === #1 FEDERICO STAKSRUD: #2 BEN JOHNS: Bronze: #5 Quang Duong. #3 Tyson McGuffin. === WOMEN’S SINGLES === Note: Top seed Anna Leigh Waters withdrew from Singles.Jim Ramsey

Recap · Aug 16, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats, from the Selkirk Kansas City OpenMIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-2, 10-12, 12-10, 6-11, 11-2. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Federico Staksrud and Gabe…Jim Ramsey

IHG Hotels and Resorts Bristol Open

Analysis · Aug 12, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE IHG HOTELS AND RESORTS BRISTOL OPEN PRESENTED BY DEEP EDDY VODKAOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Bristol Sport Park Complex Courts

Analysis · Aug 12, 2024Draw Reveal: IHG Hotels & Resorts Bristol Open presented by Deep Eddy VodkaThe IHG Hotels & Resorts Bristol Open presented by Deep Eddy Vodka is kicking off on August 14th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially…PPA Tour

Recap · Aug 11, 2024Selkirk Kansas City Open Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk.(Stats and records from PPA events only) NOTES: === MEN’S SINGLES === #3 TYSON McGUFFIN: #2 CONNOR GARNETT: Bronze: #1 Federico Staksrud: #9 Christopher Haworth: === WOMEN’S SINGLES === #3…Jim Ramsey

Dekel Bar Returing

Recap · Aug 6, 2024Third Shot Drives: What Happens NextOne of the things we try to do with Pickleball Statistics is add specificity to general assumptions. For example, the “third shot drive/fifth shot drop combo.” How often does that…Jim Ramsey

Selkirk Kansas City Open Court Venue

Analysis · Aug 2, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE SELKIRK KANSAS CITY OPEN PRESENTED BY STRATUSPHERE GINOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Kansas City Open Live Match

Analysis · Aug 2, 2024Draw Reveal: Selkirk Kansas City Open presented by Stratusphere GinThe Selkirk Kansas City Open presented by Stratusphere Gin is kicking off on August 7th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s…PPA Tour

Feature · Jul 31, 2024The PPA Singles Talent Pool is Deep!The depth of talent in PPA tournaments is getting better and better. As pickleball’s popularity continues to boom, more people are training and putting in the work to become tournament…Jim Ramsey

Dekel Bar Returing

Recap · Jul 29, 2024Erne and ATP DefenseIt wasn’t long ago that an Erne or an ATP on the PPA tour was usually a winner. Now, those shots are often returned comfortably, with rallies continuing. Just how…Jim Ramsey

Straksrud & Patriquin Sacramento Open

Recap · Jul 22, 2024Eleven Points: PPA Stats and Facts at the Mid-Season BreakDialed-in Dinks: Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin were the only team to play a Doubles final (Sacramento Open) without hitting a dink into the net or wide. How rare is…Jim Ramsey

UPA Grows Internationally Graphic

Tour News · Jul 18, 2024United Pickleball Association (UPA) Announces Further International Expansion via Five 2025 PPA Tour Events in Australia, India, Canada, Asia and EuropeDALLAS, TX, July 18, 2024 – The United Pickleball Association (UPA), the leader in growing, organizing, and presenting professional and amateur pickleball, has announced a new series of international events…Jeff Watson

Recap · Jul 16, 2024GOLD MEDALS: PPA STATS AND FACTS AT THE MID-SEASON BREAKMilestones: Gold Standard: Ben Johns and Matt Wright are the only players to have won at least one gold medal every year since 2020. Three other players…Lucy Kovalova, Tyson McGuffin…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jul 8, 2024Rankings: PPA Stats and Facts at the Mid-Season BreakTriple Threats: Players currently ranked in the Top Ten in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles: Rising and Surprising: Players who have risen considerably in the rankings since January 1: Men’s Singles: Men’s…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jul 2, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Select Medical Orange County CupSan Clemente, California. June 30, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (7) Catherine Parenteau and Christian Alshon, 11-0, 11-7, 11-4. . MATCH NOTES: .Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Jun 24, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE SELECT MEDICAL ORANGE COUNTY CUP PRESENTED BY FITVINE WINESOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Jun 21, 2024Draw Reveal: SELECT MEDICAL ORANGE COUNTY CUP presented by FitVineThe Select Medical Orange County Cup presented by FitVine is kicking off on June 24th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s…PPA Tour

Blog · Jun 18, 2024Pickleball Court Colors — Acrytech Has You CoveredWhen it comes to pickleball courts, Acrytech is the name to know. If you’ve watched or been to a PPA Tour event, you’ve probably seen their work, or even walked…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jun 18, 2024CARVANA PPA TOUR, NHL AND OTHER PRO SPORTS STARS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY WITH INAUGURAL PICKLE ‘N PUCKS PRESENTED BY VERIZON PRO-AM IN ASPENCARVANA PPA TOUR, NHL AND OTHER PRO SPORTS STARS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY WITH INAUGURAL PICKLE ‘N PUCKS PRESENTED BY VERIZON PRO-AM IN ASPEN Aspen, Colo., June 18 –…Jeff Watson

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