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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

Tour News · Jul 17, 2023Second Half Starts Now!The second half of the PPA season starts this week at the Denver Open. From there, the PPA will make five more stops by the end of August in places…Andrew Gilman

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Tour News · Jul 15, 2023Meghan Dizon Retires from Denver Open Due to Head InjuryThe action and excitement of mixed doubles day on Friday was punctured by an unfortunate accident that resulted in Meghan Dizon pulling out of the women’s doubles draw on Saturday.Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 15, 2023Wright Back to His Winning WaysThe last time we heard Matt Wright’s name, it was mentioned in conjunction with Riley Newman’s. Newman announced on social media and beyond, letting everyone know he was parting with…Andrew Gilman

Christian Alshon Denver Pickleball

Tour News · Jul 14, 2023Alshon Makes His First FinalChristian Alshon wasn’t worried about how he was going to hold up physically Thursday in Denver. He was more concerned about how his brain would react. Yes, the temperatures were…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 14, 2023Castillo earns second PPA medal; Tereschenko to play for goldJudit Castillo was down 7-0 in the second game against Irina Tereschenko in her women’s semifinal Thursday night before finally getting a point. She raised her arms in victory. Hey…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023STORYLINES FOR THE OH SNAP! DENVER OPEN PRESENTED BY VIZZYOVERALL TOP 5: BROADCAST & VENUE HIGHLIGHTS (all times Mountain): MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Feature · Jul 11, 2023A Winning Partnership—Southwest Airlines Announced as the Official Airline of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) TourSouthwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card from Chase named Official Credit Card of the Professional Pickleball Association Tour Carrier celebrates partnership with coveted Companion Pass for top Pickleball Pros SALT…PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023The PPA Tour’s Pros On VacationCatching up with a few more PPA players to find out what they are doing during the midseason break. Sarah Ansboury My birthday is June 28th so I’m celebrating along…Andrew Gilman

Practicing Pickleball Alone

Feature · Jul 11, 2023How to Practice Pickleball AloneThere are dozens and dozens, no, actually hundreds and thousands of videos, tutorials, and an entire internet full of pickleball information. It’s easy to find and easy to consume. And…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Indoor vs Outdoor PickleballWhether playing outside at the park, indoors on a basketball court, or anywhere in between, pickleball is a great way to have a lot of fun. But no matter where…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023OH SNAP! Pickling Named Official Pickle Partner of the PPA Tour, Title Sponsor of the Denver OpenSALT LAKE CITY, UT (July 6, 2023) – Today, the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association announced OH SNAP! as the exclusive pickle of the PPA Tour. OH SNAP! Pickling will also…PPA Tour

Health Benefits of Pickleball

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Top 8 Health Benefits of PickleballPickleball is a sport that has gained immense popularity in recent years. It is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Freedom From the NormHit some new shots this 4th Ready for some fireworks? Well, to celebrate the 4th in pickleball style, you’re going to want to add a few of these shots to…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Problems and Partners and Putting It TogetherLucy Kovalova considers herself one of the lucky ones. It’s rough out there on the PPA Tour and finding a person to coexist with on the court isn’t exactly the…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023What It Takes to Put Together a Tour StopPreparation makes the operation run smooth Dozens and dozens of locations around the country means dozens and dozens of long, hard conversations. That’s what life is like on the PPA…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Downtime For the PPA Tour Means Vacation Time for PlayersThe PPA Tour is off until mid-July, so we checked in with a few players to see what they were doing with their “downtime.” Here’s what they had to say…Andrew Gilman

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023What’s In the Bag?If you’re reading this story, that means you’ve probably read a few of our other pickleball-helpful pieces, too. That means you know what kind of paddle to buy. That means…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Staying Hydrated For Summer PickleballDon’t forget to take a drink when it’s time to dink Are you ready to play better pickleball? Obviously, if you’re here, you are. And as the summer temps heat up…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 20232023 Mid-Season Stats2023 MEDAL COUNT: TOP 6 MEN: Ben Johns, 21. Riley Newman, 17. JW Johnson, 14. Dylan Frazier, 11. Tyson McGuffin, 11. Matt Wright, 11. TOP 5 WOMEN: Anna Leigh Waters…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Newman, Wright End Doubles PartnershipRiley Newman and Matt Wright have won 23 medals together in the past 18 months, but Newman just announced that the two won’t be partners any more. Newman, one of…Andrew Gilman

Blog · Jul 11, 2023Pickleball Pros Are Becoming a Younger CrowdBy this time you’ve certainly heard about pickleball being the fastest-growing sport out there. And the reputation of the sport still precedes it. Most people think the game is for…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023What Can You Learn From Watching the Pros?If you’re watching the PPA’s live stream of pickleball tournaments, you’re obsessed. Don’t worry. You’re among friends, and you’re welcome here in our pickleball world. And part of being obsessed…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Fathers on the Pro TourHere’s what a few of the PPA Tour dads have to say about what today means for them, what being a dad is like, and what it’s like being on…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Building Back: the Positive Power of PickleballThere was a time not that long ago when Laura Kemp wouldn’t make it through the day without crying. Anyone who knows Laura would be surprised to hear that. Fiery…Andrew Gilman

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