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Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson competing at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships in Cary, NC.

.com·Oct 7, 2026Order of play for Wednesday at the Veolia Chicago CupJorja and JW Johnson will return to action on Wednesday after taking two tournaments off.Reads on Pickleball.com

Actor and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg is taking his talents to the pickleball court.

.com·Oct 6, 2026Mark Wahlberg to headline MUNICIPAL Celebrity Pickleball Showdown at 2026 Opendoor Pickleball World ChampionshipsThe actor and entrepreneur is taking his talents to the court.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters competing on the PPA Tour earlier this season.

.com·Oct 6, 2026Veolia Chicago Cup: Everything you need to knowAnna Leigh Waters’ quest for her 200th PPA title continues.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin competing on Championship Sunday in Las Vegas.

.com·Oct 5, 2026Upsets are the big story of PPA Las VegasThe top seeds were toppled in four of the five events.Reads on Pickleball.com

Profile · Jul 11, 202310 Questions with Tyler LoongTyler Loong, 31, has been a pro since 2014 and is one of the hottest players in the sport. Known for his insane ability to Erne about any shot, Tyler…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Navratil’s Game Speaks for Itself Thursday at Red RockThe way Zane Navratil describes it is simple. No, not his game. That’s not what he’s talking about. There’s nothing simple about that. On the court, Navratil displays a wild…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Bar is Back with the PPA Tour, Debuted with a Pair of Fourth-Place Finishes in FebruaryIt’s all about who you know. Isn’t that how the expression goes? Whether it’s business, or friendships, relationship building, or get this, even pickleball. That’s been the experience with Dekel…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023A Return to Normalcy for Johns and Waters2023 has been an eventful year on the PPA Tour, and it’s just getting started. There have been upsets and qualifiers, new faces, new partnerships, a bit of sun, rain…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Young Makes Return, Earns Fourth in Men’s DoublesThe last time we saw Darrian (DJ) Young, he had just hit a shot into the middle of the net on match point. He threw his paddle down, straight down.Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Tyson’s BackThe hair looked flow-ier, if that’s even a word. The mullet was even more mullet-like. The sweat was sweatier and the shots were all there. Nothing has changed. Tyson McGuffin…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Shick happens Thursday in FloridaCollin Shick got to the courts at about 6am on Thursday morning and didn’t leave until nearly 6pm at night. Completely unknown in the pickleball world, Shick entered the Red…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Parenteau Stuns Fans, Earns Spot in Finals With Win Over WatersCatherine Parenteau is not unfamiliar with winning. In fact, she’s used to it. A veteran player on the PPA Tour, Parenteau has seen plenty of success, from mixed doubles to…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Carvana Surprises World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters With Sweet 16 GiftLeading Online Auto Retailer Stuns Rising Pickleball Star With Her New Dream Ride At Signature Car Vending Machine PHOENIX – (January 26, 2023) — Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023The PPA Adds Two New Touring Pros to its RanksMarietta Wright Marietta, or “Etta” Wright is a 30-year-old, recently turned pickleball pro hailing from American Fork, Utah. She played D-2 tennis at BYU-Hawaii as a college student and went…PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Lea JansenGet to know Lea Jansen – the former college tennis player from the original home of pickleball: the state of Washington. Jansen has made quite a splash in pickleball over…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Kyle YatesFormer #1 in the World, Kyle Yates, has been playing pickleball since before most people even knew the sport existed. Extremely quick and agile, as well as blessed with lightning-quick…PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Lucy KovalovaSlovakian native Lucy Kovalova is known for her tough demeanor on the court and wicked two-handed backhand. A fierce contender in the doubles divisions, Lucy has a set partnership with…Hannah Johns

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player Spotlight: Tyler LoongTyler Loong: A Pro Pickleball Player with Passion and Purpose At 29 years old, Tyler Loong is not just a seasoned pro since 2014 but also one of the most…Dave Fleming

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Jessie IrvineGet to know Jessie Irvine, who turned pro in 2019 and ended this year ranked #3 in Doubles and #2 in Mixed. Well-known for her on-court passion and vocal “come-ons!”Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Zane NavratilMeet Zane Navratil, who turned pro in 2020 and has since had a meteoric rise up through the men’s pickleball rankings. He ended this year ranked #3 in Singles, #11…Andrew Gilman

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