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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 · Mar 28, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE FANATICS SPORTSBOOK NORTH CAROLINA CUPOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Blog · Mar 27, 2024Should pickleball be your only workout?Lots of people play pickleball for lots of reasons, so while pickleball is a great source of exercise, depending on what your fitness goals are, pickleball may or may not…Andrew Gilman

indoor championships serve recieve

Blog · Mar 27, 2024What is the Most Important Shot in Pickleball?There are wide and varied opinions on the question of what the most-important shot in pickleball. Since pickleball is so popular, and so many new people are coming into the…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Mar 27, 2024Draw Reveal: FANATICS SPORTSBOOK NORTH CAROLINA CUPThe Fanatics Sportsbook North Carolina Cup is kicking off on April 1st and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 27, 2024The Underground Celebrity Pro-Am set for April 6 at the North Carolina CupPPA pros will share the court with some sports celebrities when the tour hits North Carolina. The event, which will be at 2 p.m. on April 6, will feature a…Andrew Gilman

stacking Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters

Blog · Mar 25, 2024What is Stacking in Pickleball?If you’ve watched the professionals play, oftentimes you’ll hear the announcers talk about a team “stacking.” What does that mean? Simply, “stacking” means it’s stacking the court to achieve the…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 25, 2024The Underground North Carolina Celebrity Pickleball Pro-Am to Feature Canes’ Rod Brind’Amour, Cam Ward and Justin Williams; UNC Basketball Legend Tyler Hansbrough; Tennis and Pickleball Stars Genie Bouchard and Jack SockNorth Carolina Pickleball Pro-Am to Feature Top Celebs and Athletes…Jeff Watson

pickleball paddles

Blog · Mar 22, 2024What is a Delaminated Pickleball Paddle?What’s delamination all about? Delamination has been a popular topic of discussion on not just the PPA Tour, but in all of pickleball. A delaminated pickleball paddle is a paddle…Andrew Gilman

PPA pickleball rules 2024

Blog · Mar 20, 2024PPA Tour Pro Rules Deviations 2024For the most part, the PPA uses the same rules as the amateurs use, following USAP play, but there are a few notable exceptions. And the one everyone is talking…Andrew Gilman

David/Wilson Pickleball Doubles

Blog · Mar 20, 2024Detailed Pickleball Scoring Rules GuideBasics of Pickleball Scoring A lot of people are intimidated by the scoring in pickleball, but truly it’s much easier than tennis and simple to learn. Give yourself a game…Andrew Gilman

How to serve in pickleball

Recap · Mar 20, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Veolia Austin OpenLakeway, Texas. March 17 and 18, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu def. (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, 11-3, 11-9, 11-3. MATCH NOTES: RALLIES…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Mar 18, 2024Daescu and Bright win two golds each and end runs by Johns and WatersStreak stoppers! What a week for Andrei Daescu and what a way to win a pair of gold medals. Hard to imagine anyone could do better. But Anna Bright might…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 17, 2024Navratil and Alshon pull off biggest win of the tournamentThere was wind and rain, delays and venue changes. And a huge upset in the mens’ draw at the Veolia Austin Open. It’s hard to stay mentally focused when you…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 16, 2024New tourney, new partner and no problem for Bright in AustinAndrei Daescu has been doing a bit of talking and Anna Bright has been spending too much time scrolling the socials. Good thing they found enough time to get on…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 15, 2024Four VIBE Pickleball Teams Officially Merge With Major League Pickleball as a Result of PPA Tour/MLP Merger FinalizationAs a result of the finalization of the merger between the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville), the four VIBE pickleball teams have officially been merged…PPA Tour

Tour News · Mar 15, 2024Johns, Sock Play for First Time + New Women’s FinalistsJack Sock may be the future of men’s singles on the PPA Tour, but Ben Johns is certainly the present. Now, on the women’s side? Well, let’s just put a…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 14, 2024Tour players help make Austin beautifulThe PPA Tour is always looking for ways to help improve its carbon footprint in each city it plays, so when the tour stopped in Austin, Texas, this week, it…Andrew Gilman

austin open players center court

Tour News · Mar 13, 2024Grateful for the journey, Nsekpong is back in the singles gameBrandon Nsekpong has been around pickleball for so long, there’s not enough time in the day to hear all of the ways he and his game have changed. “How long…Andrew Gilman

Selkirk and Franklin pickleball equipment

Blog · Mar 12, 2024What Equipment is Needed to Play PickleballReady to play? Have you got your ball and your paddle? What about your sunscreen and your water bottle? You’re definitely going to need those. Oh, don’t forget a snack…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Mar 12, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Indoor USA ChampionshipsLakeville, Minnesota March 10, 2024. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (3) Christian Alshon and Thomas Wilson def. (6) Connor Garnett and Tyler Loong, 11-2, 10-12, 11-9, 11-2. MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,411…Jim Ramsey

Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher: Austin Open

Analysis · Mar 12, 2024Storylines for the Veolia Austin Open powered by InvitedOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Mar 11, 2024Draw Reveal: Veolia Austin Open powered by InvitedThe Veolia Austin Open powered by Invited is kicking off on March 13th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Mar 11, 2024Wrapping up a wild week in MinnesotaWhat an odd, strange trip it was in Minnesota at the Indoor Championships. What started out as a week about who wasn’t there, turned into a week of firsts. First-time…Emma Santerre

Recap · Mar 10, 2024Double dipping will be the norm on Championship SundayIf you like Ben Johns, this is not your weekend. If you’re a huge fan of Anna Leigh Waters, well, maybe this isn’t your weekend, either, or Riley Newman or…Andrew Gilman

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