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Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright competing at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·May 3, 2026Waters captures Triple Crown No. 44 as Johns, Tardio remain undefeated in 2026Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright continued their winning ways in the Peach State as they continue to set the standard in women's doubles.Reads on Pickleball.com

Chris Haworth celebrating his singles title at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·May 3, 2026Haworth stops Shimabukuro’s run in men’s singles as Waters, Johns take mixed doubles titleChris Haworth claimed his first title since becoming the top-ranked men's singles player on the PPA Tour.Reads on Pickleball.com

Roscoe Bellamy and Connor Garnett competing at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·May 3, 2026Garnett, Bellamy advance to men’s doubles final as first-time partnersConnor Garnett and Roscoe Bellamy will face Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio, who have yet to lose a match together in 2026, on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Tama Shimabukuro hitting a pickleball backhand.

.com·May 2, 2026‘Tama town’: Shimabukuro beats H. Johnson to make first career PPA Tour finalThe dream week continues for Tama Shimabukuro.Reads on Pickleball.com

Connor Garnett competing at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·May 2, 2026Order of play for Semifinal Saturday at PPA AtlantaConnor Garnett is into the semifinals in both men's singles and men's doubles with Roscoe Bellamy.Reads on Pickleball.com

Rachel Rohrabacher and Christian Alshon competing in mixed doubles at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·May 1, 20263 things to watch for on Friday at PPA AtlantaRachel Rohrabacher and Christian Alshon will face Parris Todd and Andrei Daescu on Friday in a match that could decide who qualifies for the PPA Tour Finals in mixed doubles.Reads on Pickleball.com

Yuta Funemizu and Tama Shimabukuro competing in men's doubles at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·Apr 30, 2026Shimabukuro, Funemizu outduel Patriquin, Alshon as more top seeds fall in men’s doublesTwo of the 'Big 4' men's doubles teams fell in the Round of 16 on Thursday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Tama Shimabukuro celebrating a marquee singles victory at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

.com·Apr 30, 2026Teen sensation Tama Shimabukuro stuns Staksrud in three-game thriller15-year-old Tama Shimabukuro picked up the biggest win of his young career on Thursday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Donald Young competing at the Veolia Texas Open.

.com·Apr 30, 20263 things to watch for on Thursday at PPA AtlantaDonald Young is into the Round of 16 in both men's singles and men's doubles in the Georgia capital.Reads on Pickleball.com

Cailyn Campbell competing at the Sacramento Open.

.com·Apr 29, 20263 things to watch for on Wednesday at PPA AtlantaCailyn Campbell and Will MacKinnon will take on Australian star Sahra Dennehy and Tama Shimabukuro on Wednesday in a match filled with teenage talent.Reads on Pickleball.com

Genie Bouchard competing at the Cape Coral Open.

.com·Apr 28, 20263 things to watch for on Tuesday at PPA AtlantaGenie Bouchard is back in the draw in Atlanta after spending nearly two months away from competition.Reads on Pickleball.com

Gabe Tardio and Ben Johns will look for another gold medal in Atlanta.

.com·Apr 26, 2026Ranking points take center stage at Veolia Atlanta Pickleball ChampionshipsLet’s highlight the most interesting early round matches and which players may be able to grab enough points to make the finals.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters hitting a return at a PPA tournament.

.com·Apr 23, 2026Draws released for Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max ProteinWorld No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters is looking to maintain her extraordinary unbeaten streak in singles.Reads on Pickleball.com

Rachel Rohrabacher competing at the Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer Biomet.

.com·Apr 23, 2026Race to the Finals Update: Mixed doubles coming down to the wireThe upcoming Slam in Atlanta is the final opportunity for players to earn points to qualify for the PPA Tour Finals.Reads on Pickleball.com

Eric Oncins smiling after winning gold on Championship Sunday in Sacramento.

.com·Apr 20, 2026Eric Oncins breaks through at Fasenra Sacramento OpenAnna Leigh Waters was absent from the tournament, which created an opportunity for some new gold medalists in several events.Reads on Pickleball.com

Tyra Black and Eric Oncins overcame top seeds Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson in a five-game epic for the mixed doubles title.

.com·Apr 20, 2026Black, Oncins outlast Johnson siblings in five-game thriller for mixed doubles crown; top seeds prevail elsewhereFirst-time PPA partners Tyra Black and Eric Oncins struck gold in mixed doubles with a triumphant performance Sunday afternoon.Reads on Pickleball.com

Parris Todd and Rachel Rohrabacher claimed the women's doubles title in Sacramento.

.com·Apr 19, 2026Todd, Rohrabacher take women’s doubles gold as Staksrud surges past Ford for men’s singles crownParris Todd and Rachel Rohrabacher secured their first title as a partnership with a four-game victory on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Federico Staksrud is the only player still in contention for a Triple Crown in Northern California.

.com·Apr 18, 2026Order of play for Semifinal Saturday at PPA SacramentoTen matches on Saturday will determine who goes for gold in Sacramento.Reads on Pickleball.com

Pablo Tellez and Jack Sock competing in men's doubles at the Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer Biomet.

.com·Apr 18, 2026Sock, Tellez surge into semis with three-game victory over Oncins, FrazierPablo Tellez and Jack Sock advanced to their first semifinal as a partnership in the California capital.Reads on Pickleball.com

Hunter Johnson hitting a return on the pickleball court.

.com·Apr 17, 2026Hunter Johnson disqualified for paddle toss that struck fanThe unfortunate incident took place during a quarterfinals match against Zane Ford.Reads on Pickleball.com

Kate Fahey and Federico Staksrud competing in mixed doubles at the Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer Biomet.

.com·Apr 17, 20263 things to watch for on Friday at PPA SacramentoKate Fahey and Federico Staksrud will play Rachel Rohrabacher and Gabe Tardio in a match that has massive implications for who will qualify for the PPA Tour Finals.Reads on Pickleball.com

JW Johnson competing at the Greater Zion Cup in St. George, Utah.

.com·Apr 16, 20263 things to watch for on Thursday at PPA SacramentoJW Johnson will look to continue his stellar singles play when he takes on Jack Sock on Thursday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Judit Castillo competing at the Texas Open in McKinney, TX.

.com·Apr 15, 20263 things to watch for on Wednesday at PPA SacramentoJudit Castillo can overtake Genie Bouchard for the final women's singles qualifying spot for the PPA Finals with a deep run this week.Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns competing at the Mesa Cup.

.com·Apr 14, 20263 things to watch for on Tuesday at PPA SacramentoBen Johns is back in the men's singles draw this week for just the second time in 2026.Reads on Pickleball.com

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