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Recap · Oct 5, 2026

Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Rate Las Vegas Open

Las Vegas, Nevada. October 4, 2026. Hunter Johnson beats Ben Johns for the first time, Bright and Patriquin top Waters and Johns again, and Johns and Tardio's 17-final streak ends.

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Pickleball pro stretching wide for a backhand in front of a packed crowd at the Carvana Masters.

Recap · Sep 30, 2026

Offensive Lobs: Let's Look at the Numbers!

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Recap · Sep 23, 2026

Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Arizona Open

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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

Pickleball pro following through on a forehand at a PPA Tour event.

Recap · Sep 8, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Pickleball National ChampionshipsCary, North Carolina. September 6, 2026. Bright and Patriquin take mixed, Johns and Tardio a 19th title together, and Anna Leigh Waters completes the weekend with her 64th career title.Jim Ramsey

Celebrating victory at the PPA Tour pickleball tournament with players holding the trophy.

Recap · May 22, 2026*ABC’s of the 2025-2026 PPA Tour Season (*Anna Leigh and Ben’s Championships)(Stats cited refer to gold medal matches) ANNA LEIGH WATERS: BEN JOHNS: Johns is the only player to have won at least one gold medal in every year since the…Jim Ramsey

Two female pickleball players celebrating on the court during PPA Tour event.

Recap · May 20, 2026The Defense Does NOT Rest for Anna Bright and Anna Leigh WatersOne of the things that makes Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters so tough to beat is their world-class defense. This is primarily evident from their scores. For example, they…Jim Ramsey

Professional pickleball match with players and large audience at PPA Tour event.

Recap · May 19, 2026STATS WRAP! : Stats and Facts from the 2025-2026 SeasonTriple Threats: Players who finished the year ranked in the Top Ten in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles: Versatility: Players who won a Singles title and a title in either…Jim Ramsey

Female athlete holding trophy at PPA Tour pickleball event.

Recap · May 13, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Toys “R” Us PPA FinalsSan Clemente, California. May 10, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Rachel Rohrabacher and Christian Alshon, 11-5, 11-5, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Celebrating victory at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

Recap · May 5, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.Peachtree Corners, Georgia May 3, 2026 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def, (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-4, 11-5, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Apr 21, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Fasenra Sacramento Open.Sacramento, California. April 19, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Tyra Black and Eric Oncins def. (1) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 6-11, 3-11, 11-8, 11-8. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Mar 31, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Greater Zion Cup.Ivins, Utah. March 29, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-5, 11-0, 15-13. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Mar 19, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Texas OpenMcKinney, Texas. March 15, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-4, 9-11, 11-5, 11-6. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Mar 9, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the SXY Newport Beach OpenNewport Beach, California. March 8, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (10) Tina Pisnik and Eric Oncins, 11-4, 11-2, 12-10. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Feb 23, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Carvana Mesa CupMesa, Arizona. February 22, 2026. . MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin def. (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, 11-8, 11-9, 11-3. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Feb 16, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open.Cape Coral, Florida. February 15, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-7, 9-11, 3-11, 12-10, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 26, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Pickleball Central National Indoor ChampionshipsLakeville, Minnesota January 27, 2026 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Tyra Black and Christian Alshon def. (1) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-8, 11-9, 11-6. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Andrei Daescu…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 20, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from The Carvana MastersRancho Mirage, California. January 18, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-7, 7-11, 9-11, 11-7, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 7, 2026Most Winners, Longest Rallies, and Out Balls – Notable 2025 Stats.(Calendar year 2025) Triple 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…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 2, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Florida Dairy Farmers Daytona Beach OpenHolly Hill, Florida. December 21, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson def. (6) Kaitlyn Christian and Andrei Daescu, 11-5, 11-1, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (3) Augie…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Nov 25, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Lakeland OpenLakeland, Florida November 23, 2025 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 10-12, 11-4, 11-2, 8-11, 11-6. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Nov 10, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships.Farmers Branch, Texas November 9, 2025 . MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 11-4, 11-7. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (3)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Oct 28, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Rate Vegas CupLas Vegas, Nevada. October 26, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (5) Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio, 11-2, 12-10, 11-7. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Oct 14, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Fasenra Virginia Beach CupOctober 12 & 13, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 11-3, 11-3. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 30, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage OpenSacramento, California. September 28, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Jorja Johnson and J.W. Johnson def. (7) Kate Fahey and Dylan Frazier, 3-11, 12-10, 11-5, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Dylan…Jim Ramsey

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