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Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud celebrating winning the men's doubles title at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 25, 2026Heroes of Hong Kong: Dikosavljevic, Johnson go back-to-back in singles as Patriquin, Staksrud capture second title of 2026Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud came away with a statement win over Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio in the men's doubles final.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 24, 2026Order of Play for Championship Sunday at PPA Hong KongAnna Bright, Hayden Patriquin, Anna Leigh Waters, and Ben Johns will all compete in multiple finals on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Noe Khlif competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 23, 2026Quarterfinal chaos: top singles seeds fall at PPA Hong KongNoe Khlif notched his first career victory over Chris Haworth to make his second singles semifinal in as many weeks.Reads on Pickleball.com

Rika Fujiwara competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 22, 2026Singles rematches take center stage in PPA Hong Kong Slam quarterfinalsRika Fujiwara will face Sahra Dennehy in a rematch of their quarterfinal from last week's Australia Pickleball Cup.Reads on Pickleball.com

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

Blog · Jun 14, 2024Pickleball Line CallsThe ball is moving too fast. There’s already a lot of pressure, a crowd in the stands, a medal on the line. It’s just hard to see. Was it in?Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jun 13, 2024FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS TO EXCLUSIVELY HOST THE STRIP’S FIRST-EVER PPA TOUR LAS VEGAS PICKLEBALL CUPThe exclusive, three-year commitment is in partnership with the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) to bring the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. to the resort; Registration to participate is now…Jeff Watson

Recap · Jun 12, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Veolia Sacramento Open.Roseville, California. June 9, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Anna Bright and James Ignatowich, 11-5, 11-9, 11-0. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jun 9, 2024Veolia Sacramento Open Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #1 Federico Staksrud: #9 JW Johnson: Bronze: (5) Quang Duong vs (4) Dylan Frazier. === WOMEN’S SINGLES === #1 Anna Leigh Waters: #2 Catherine Parenteau: Bronze…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Jun 5, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA SACRAMENTO OPEN PRESENTED BY BEST DAY BREWINGOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Recap · Jun 4, 2024Stats Wrap: CIBC Texas Open Championship Sunday.Rockwall, Texas. June 2, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-2, 11-7, 11-9. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Jun 3, 2024Draw Reveal: Veolia Sacramento OpenThe Veolia Sacramento Open presented by Best Day Brewing is kicking off on June 5th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s…PPA Tour

Recap · Jun 2, 2024CIBC Texas Open Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk.=== MEN’S SINGLES === #1 Ben Johns is looking for his fifth title this year and 38th of his career. This is the 16th straight tournament with either Johns or…Emma Santerre

Tour News · May 28, 2024UNITED PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION TAPS FORMER DALLAS MAVERICKS EXECUTIVE GEORGE KILLEBREW AS CHIEF REVENUE OFFICERKillebrew, who also served as Commissioner of Major League Rugby, will lead the organization’s revenue strategy Dallas, May 28, 2024 – Former Dallas Mavericks EVP/CRO and Major League Rugby Commissioner…Jeff Watson

Analysis · May 28, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE CIBC TEXAS OPEN POWERED BY TIXROVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Tour News · May 24, 2024UPA Rules and Regulations – Infraction Update 5.28.24Competition and fair play are among the highest priorities for the UPA. Both Major League Pickleball and the PPA Tour have a clear code of conduct and rules to protect…PPA Tour

Analysis · May 23, 2024Draw Reveal: CIBC Texas Open powered by TIXRThe CIBC Texas Open powered by TIXR is kicking off on May 29th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…PPA Tour

Tour News · May 23, 2024Updates To The 2024 ScheduleJeff Watson

Recap · May 21, 2024STATS WRAP: Vizzy Atlanta OpenLifetime – Peachtree Corners, Georgia. May 19, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and James Ignatowich, 11-7, 11-9, 0-11, 11-3. .Jim Ramsey

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