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Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns competing on the PPA Tour.

.com·Aug 5, 2026Carvana PPA Tour announces global “World Pickleball Rankings” systemThe first-of-its-kind ranking unifies every PPA Tour event into a single ranking and crowns the sport’s best all-around players.Reads on Pickleball.com

Europe is stepping onto the global pickleball stage in a big way.

.com·Aug 4, 2026A new frontier: PPA Tour Europe is bornA 20-event season across nine countries sets the stage for top players to rise and compete on a global level.Reads on Pickleball.com

.com·Jul 1, 2026PPA Tour calendar gets a shakeupOne of the biggest changes sees the Veolia Arizona Open added to the schedule in September.Reads on Pickleball.com

Carlota Trevino and Kelly Goodnow after winning the women's doubles title at the Boise PPA Challenger.

.com·Jun 16, 2026Kelly Goodnow becomes youngest gold medalist in PPA Tour history at Boise ChallengerOne of Anna Leigh Waters' longest-standing records in pro pickleball was broken over the weekend by a young star with a bright future.Reads on Pickleball.com

Analysis · Apr 24, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE SELKIRK RED ROCK OPENOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Tyler Loong Erne Pickleball

Blog · Apr 23, 2024What is an Erne?When it comes to executing the Erne and the Bert, there’s no one better to talk to than PPA pro Tyler Loong. We talked with Tyler and got all the…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Apr 23, 2024STATS WRAP: Championship Sunday at the Veolia L.A. OpenMEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben Johns and Collin Johns def. (4) Tyson McGuffin and Jaume Martinez Vich, 7-11, 11-9, 11-9, 8-11, 11-6. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 2,482 shots. 209…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Apr 22, 2024Draw Reveal: Selkirk Red Rock OpenThe Selkirk Red Rock Open is kicking off on April 24th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…PPA Tour

tyson mcguffin and jaume martinex vich at the LA Open

Recap · Apr 21, 2024Veolia L.A. Open Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #2 Federico Staksrud gave up only 28 points in eight games Thursday. This is his eighth straight final this year (3 golds, 4 silvers), including a win…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Apr 16, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA LA 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

Tour News · Apr 16, 2024STATS WRAP: Veolia Houston Open presented by Just CourtsMIXED DOUBLES FINAL (2) Etta Wright and Ben Johns def. (11) Tina Pisnik and Dekel Bar, 11-4, 11-6, 11-5. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,210 shots.100 rallies.12.1shots per rally.33.3 rallies…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Apr 15, 2024Draw Reveal: Veolia LA Open presented by Deep Eddy VodkaThe Veolia LA Open presented by Deep Eddy Vodka is kicking off on April 17th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s…PPA Tour

Recap · Apr 14, 2024Houston Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk=== MEN’S SINGLES === #10 QUANG DUONG will leave Houston with his first PPA medal. The 18-year-old did not lose a game while beating top-seed Ben Johns and sixth-seed Jaume Martinez…Jim Ramsey

How to serve in pickleball

Blog · Apr 12, 2024Pickleball Serving RulesKnowing the rules for any sport is important if you are interested in getting the most enjoyment possible. And while, at first, the rules may seem daunting, it’s fairly simple.Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Apr 12, 2024PICKLEBALL INC., UNITED PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION AND DUPR (DYNAMIC UNIVERSAL PICKLEBALL RATING) ANNOUNCE A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER THE BEST-IN-CLASS EXPERIENCE FOR ALL PICKLEBALL PLAYERSDallas and Austin, TX (April 12, 2024) – In a milestone deal for pickleball, Pickleball Inc. and the United Pickleball Association (UPA), the parent company of Major League Pickleball (MLP) and…Jeff Watson

Recap · Apr 10, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the North Carolina Cup.Cary, North Carolina. April 7, 2024. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben Johns and Collin Johns def. (14) Augie Ge and Jaume Martinez Vich, 11-2, 4-11, 11-5, 11-6. . MATCH NOTES…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Apr 9, 2024Draw Reveal: Veolia Houston Open presented by Just CourtsThe Veolia Houston Open presented by Just Courts is kicking off on April 10th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time…PPA Tour

Analysis · Apr 9, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA HOUSTON OPEN PRESENTED BY JUST COURTSOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Apr 8, 2024Doubles Rallies Getting Shorter in 2024A subtle change is happening across the early portion of this PPA season. Championship doubles rallies are shorter this year. That’s using the statistics from the three PPA gold medal doubles matches in…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Apr 8, 2024Waters reaches another milestone, wins 100th-career gold medalLess than three years ago, Anna Leigh Waters won her first gold medal. Sunday, she won her 100th. With another triple crown, this time at the North Carolina Cup, Waters…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Apr 6, 2024Parenteau gets by Devidze, gets another shot at WatersTo get the chance to play a familiar foe Catherine Parenteau hasn’t had much success against, she had to beat a new rival who Parenteau hasn’t had success with either.Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Apr 6, 2024Wild run continues for Brascia and FoughtTodd Fought is feeling good, Maggie Brascia is just “so excited” and Mary Brascia is living it up. And Mary isn’t even playing. Yeah, that’s what happens when you enter…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Apr 5, 2024Upsetting day Thursday in North CarolinaThe last time the PPA Tour was in action Anna Bright and Matt Wright were the big winners. Bright won a pair of gold medals and was the player of…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Apr 4, 2024Waters on the way to 100The most-prolific female winner on the PPA Tour has a chance to turn 100 this weekend in North Carolina. Anna Leigh Waters, just 17 years old, has 97 gold medals…Andrew Gilman

Joola Pickleball Paddle Ben Johns

Blog · Apr 4, 2024The Most Popular Pickleball PaddlesThere are so many choices when it comes to pickleball paddles and Pickleball Central has what you’re looking for. And if you want to know what’s selling in the world…Andrew Gilman

yates johnson pickleball

Tour News · Apr 3, 2024Johnson gets his PPA Tour started rightWhat a start for Yates Johnson. Oh, and welcome to the PPA Tour. Johnson, a regular winner on the APP Tour, made his debut as a newly signed member with…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Apr 2, 2024Third Shot Drives Are on the RiseA shift in tactics is underway in the PPA. Have you noticed it, especially lately? If you think you’ve been seeing more third shot drives, you are right, and the…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Mar 28, 2024Fanatics Sportsbook Named Title Sponsor of PPA Tour North Carolina Cup in Cary“Fanatics Sportsbook North Carolina Cup” will host the world’s best pickleball athletes at Cary Tennis Park April 1-7, 2024 Sports fans living in and visiting North Carolina will be able…Jeff Watson

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