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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

Tour News · Nov 10, 2023Doubling Down: Thursday’s Paired Action Doesn’t DisappointRain throughout Dallas moved Thursday’s matches inside and made for cooler temperatures, but the day’s doubles matches certainly brought the heat. Here’s everything you need to know from Round of…Will Daughton

Chris Haworth Singles PPA Tour Carvana

Tour News · Nov 10, 2023Haworth upsets No. 1 Johns in round of 16Chris Haworth wasn’t that happy after his mixed doubles and his men’s doubles performances left him 0-2 at the National Championships in Dallas. He and partner Jenna Hessert were bounced…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Nov 9, 2023Top Seeds, Upsets, and Injury: Breaking Down Wednesday Afternoon’s Pro ActionPro singles, gender doubles, and mixed doubles play kicked off on Wednesday at the Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships. With an unfortunate injury and upsets in mixed doubles, here are…Will Daughton

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Tour News · Nov 9, 2023New format, notable upsets, favorites advanceDay 1 of a new championship and Day 1 of a new format. But a lot of the same for the top players. Ben Johns advanced in singles, mixed doubles…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Nov 8, 2023Celebs Steal the Show on Championship Court Tuesday NightDirk Nowitzki hitting an ATP off of a dink from Catherine Parenteau. Scottie Scheffler wagging his finger at Ben Johns after an overhead smash. Anna Leigh Waters tagging John Isner…Will Daughton

Tour News · Nov 8, 2023David Moore wins singles gold at Nationals after completing New York City MarathonThe 71-year-old with an exceptional racing history is a self-described ‘pickleball addict’ Winning a gold medal at Nationals is always a special accomplishment, but 71-year-old David Moore’s singles triumph in…PPA Tour

Tour News · Nov 7, 2023Split Pro Age Matches Feature New Pairs as Nationals Gets Under WayPro play at the Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships kicked off Monday with the men’s and women’s split pro age brackets. An event unique to Nationals, split-age doubles teams must…Will Daughton

Carvana PPA Tour Riley Newman

Tour News · Nov 5, 2023Dallas Ties Make Nationals Feel SpecialDave Fleming isn’t from Dallas, but he’s called North Texas home for the past 20-plus years. Riley Newman isn’t from Dallas either, but he’s a recent transplant. And the PPA…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Nov 3, 2023Sports Stars of Dallas to Clash on the Pickleball Court at NationalsThe excitement continues to build for the Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA Tour and some of the biggest (literally) stars from the Dallas sports…Will Daughton

Tour News · Nov 3, 2023Devilliers primed for Nationals, competing in front of familyJay Devilliers took full advantage of a break in the schedule to prepare for the biggest event in pickleball history With the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships on the…Victoria Radnothy

Tour News · Nov 2, 2023Countdown to Nationals is onThe biggest pickleball event is getting ready to start. Are you ready? Are you going? Everything starts Nov. 5 at the Brookhaven Country Club, outside of Dallas, Texas, and in…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Nov 2, 2023Carvana PPA Tour and MLP by Margaritaville Jointly Release Integrated 2024 Schedule in First Major Move Since Announcing Plans to MergeTotal of 34 Combined and Standalone Events Across the U.S. Will Bring Pro Pickleball to More Fans Than Ever Before DALLAS (November 2, 2023) – MLP by Margaritaville (Major League…PPA Tour

Tour News · Nov 1, 2023Learn About the Big Business of PickleballWant to hear in what direction paddle technology is headed? Interested in which demographics are playing, consuming, and investing in pickleball? Want to learn what criteria can make a social…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Nov 1, 2023World No. 1s Anna Leigh Waters and Scottie Scheffler exchange pickleball, golf expertiseThe pair are teaming up for the Deep Eddy Vodka Celebrity Pickleball Showdown at Nationals Pickleball superstar Anna Leigh Waters and six-time PGA Tour winner Scottie Scheffler are the top-ranked…Victoria Radnothy

Tour News · Nov 1, 2023Progression Draw to make Pro Pickleball Debut at National ChampionshipsThe progression draw, a format common to tennis tournaments, is coming to professional pickleball. The Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA Tour is already gearing…Will Daughton

Tour News · Oct 31, 2023By the Numbers: 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National ChampionshipA numerical look at pickleball’s largest-ever tournament The 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships officially begins on Sunday, November 5 at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, TX, an inner-ring…Jim Ramsey

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Tour News · Oct 25, 2023School days and dinking waysWe already sort of know there’s nothing too normal about Anna Leigh Waters. When you’re the world’s best female pickleball player, have competed all over the country, and have enough…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Oct 24, 2023World No. 1s Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters Headline Pro Player Field At 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships, Which Will Feature Record Prize PurseTune in to the broadcast Nov. 7-12 across ESPN, Tennis Channel and pickleballtv DALLAS (October 24, 2023) – World No. 1s Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters headline the outstanding…PPA Tour

Tour News · Oct 19, 2023Deep Eddy Vodka Celebrity Pickleball Showdown! Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Romo, Jason Kidd, Tyler Seguin, Scottie Scheffler and John Isner to participate in pickleball exhibition at 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National ChampionshipsThe event will be held the evening of Tuesday, November 7 at Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas; Tickets on Sale Now at tixr.com/ppa A group of the Carvana PPA Tour’s…PPA Tour

Tour News · Oct 9, 2023No Mixed Final, Men’s Doubles Excites in VegasNineteen triple crowns for Ben Johns. Another nineteen for Anna Leigh Waters. And a ninth triple crown for each together. The duo paired up and were all aces in Las…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Oct 8, 2023Smith-Kovalova Back in FinalSeemingly every PPA Tournament features new players, new shots and new opportunities. And that’s great – for the fans, the players, and the sport as a whole. The underdogs are…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Oct 8, 2023Injury Puts Ignatowich Out For the TournamentJames Ignatowich got through one match with a sprained left ankle Saturday, but said he wasn’t healthy enough to make it through another. He and partner Matt Wright were forced…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Oct 7, 2023Bright, Ignatowich impress Friday in VegasThere’s no way James Ignatowich and Anna Bright are set to be the No. 1 mixed doubles team in pickleball. “No chance,” Ignatowich said. “What are you trying to get…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Oct 6, 2023Lohani breaks through in Vegas; Waters-Parenteau make finalMen’s Singles The confidence Aanik Lohani said he received from losing to Ben Johns back in August was significant. That was at the PPA’s Denver Open in the quarterfinals. Can…Andrew Gilman

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