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Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson competing on the PPA Tour earlier this season.

.com·Apr 11, 2026Fasenra Sacramento Open next on PPA TourAll five events look to be wide open and unpredictable, so it should be a fun week.Reads on Pickleball.com

Kate Fahey competing at the Greater Zion Cup in St. George, Utah.

.com·Apr 10, 2026Race to the Finals Update: Slim margins in women’s doubles and men’s singlesKate Fahey could qualify for the PPA Tour Finals in all three events with strong doubles performances in Sacramento and Atlanta.Reads on Pickleball.com

Chris Haworth is the top seed in men's singles, while Federico Staksrud is second.

.com·Apr 9, 2026Draws released for Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer BiometThere are just two tournaments left for players to qualify for the PPA Finals in San Clemente.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters smiling for the camera.

.com·Apr 9, 2026Official trailer released for PARTNERS reality docuseriesThe six-part series will simulcast across Prime Video, the PPA Tour YouTube channel, and Pickleballtv starting on May 5.Reads on Pickleball.com

Gabe Tardio and Ben Johns competing in Utah earlier this season.

.com·Apr 9, 2026PPA FireFight Zone returns for Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer BiometThe live whiparound show is available on Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15.Reads on Pickleball.com

Matthew Barlow competing in the Newport Beach PPA Challenger.

.com·Apr 7, 2026Newport Beach PPA Challenger Recap: New medalists shine in SoCalMatthew Barlow was one of nine players to earn a first-time Challenger title in Southern California.Reads on Pickleball.com

Kaitlyn Christian with the women's singles title at the MB Hanoi Cup in Hanoi, Vietnam.

.com·Apr 5, 2026PPA Vietnam Day 4 Recap: Christian captures women’s singles title with massive comeback as Ly triumphs on home soilKaitlyn Christian pulled off a stunning comeback victory to secure her third international singles title on the PPA Tour.Reads on Pickleball.com

Christian Alshon and Kaitlyn Christian competing in mixed doubles at the MB Hanoi Cup in Hanoi, Vietnam.

.com·Apr 4, 2026PPA Vietnam Day 3 Recap: Truong, Ly set all-Vietnamese final in men’s singles as Christian, Alshon surge into mixed doubles finaKaitlyn Christian and Christian Alshon will face Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns on Championship Sunday for the mixed doubles title in the Vietnam capital.Reads on Pickleball.com

Federico Staksrud hitting a backhand.

.com·Apr 3, 2026PPA Vietnam Day 2 Recap: Staksrud outduels Wong in three-game epic as Waters, Bright pushed in women’s doublesFederico Staksrud advanced to the men's singles semifinals with a three-game victory over Hong kit "Jack" Wong on a day that was filled with tight matches.Reads on Pickleball.com

Hoang Nam Ly competing at the MB Hanoi Cup.

.com·Apr 2, 2026PPA Vietnam Day 1 Recap: Nam Ly stuns Alshon in singles on controversial call as Waters triumphs in international debutHoang Nam Ly has come under fire for a tight line call on match point of his upset victory over Christian Alshon.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns on the court together.

.com·Mar 30, 2026Waters and Johns dominate Greater Zion CupAnna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns enjoyed their stay in Utah.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters competing at the Greater Zion Cup in St. George, Utah.

.com·Mar 29, 2026Johns, Tardio win five-game thriller for men’s doubles gold as Waters overcomes Fahey for Triple CrownAnna Leigh Waters overcame an inspired performance from Kate Fahey in the women's singles final to secure her 43rd career PPA Tour Triple Crown.Reads on Pickleball.com

Chris Haworth celebrating his men's singles title at the Greater Zion Cup in St. George, Utah.

.com·Mar 29, 2026Haworth takes men’s singles title, top ranking as Waters, Johns claim mixed crown with wild third gameChris Haworth is now the top-ranked men's singles player on the PPA Tour.Reads on Pickleball.com

Chris Haworth hitting a forehand volley.

.com·Mar 28, 2026Staksrud, Haworth to battle for men’s singles gold in rematch of Texas Open finalChris Haworth will be looking to avenge his Texas Open defeat when he faces Federico Staksrud for the men's singles title on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters competing at the Greater Zion Cup in St. George, Utah.

.com·Mar 28, 2026Order of play for semifinals at Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert ResortTen matches will determine who goes for gold on Carvana Championship Sunday in Utah.Reads on Pickleball.com

Lacy Schneemann and Meghan Dizon celebrating their victory at the Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort in St. George, Utah.

.com·Mar 28, 2026Schneemann, Dizon outduel Johnson, Black in three games to make women’s doubles semisLacy Schneemann and Meghan Dizon are one win away from securing their second medal as a partnership after beating the No. 2 seeds on Friday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Christian Alshon and Hayden Patriquin playing pickleball men's doubles.

.com·Mar 27, 20263 things to watch for on Friday at PPA UtahChristian Alshon and Hayden Patriquin will face Jay Devilliers and Jaume Martinez Vich on Friday in a rematch of the men's doubles quarterfinal from the Texas Open.Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns hitting a pickleball backhand.

.com·Mar 26, 20263 things to watch for on Thursday at PPA UtahBen Johns will face off against his brother and former men's doubles partner, Collin Johns, on Thursday for the first time since June of 2025.Reads on Pickleball.com

Tama Shimabukuro hitting a pickleball backhand.

.com·Mar 25, 2026Men’s singles madness: Top seed H. Johnson falls as Shimabukuro outduels Garnett15-year-old Tama Shimabukuro is into the men's singles Round of 16 after beating Connor Garnett for the second time in as many tournaments on Wednesday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Connor Garnett hitting a pickleball backhand.

.com·Mar 25, 20263 things to watch for on Wednesday at PPA UtahConnor Garnett will take on Tama Shimabukuro in men's singles for the second tournament in a row on Wednesday.Reads on Pickleball.com

World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters hitting a return.

.com·Mar 24, 2026Where to watch: Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert ResortThe best players on the planet are competing in Utah this week.Reads on Pickleball.com

Lea Jansen competing at the Newport Beach Open.

.com·Mar 24, 20263 things to watch for on Tuesday at PPA UtahLea Jansen is teaming up with Jack Sock in mixed doubles for the first time since 2024 this week.Reads on Pickleball.com

Will Howells hitting a pickleball backhand.

.com·Mar 23, 2026Will Howells set to return to action in UtahThe 27-year-old will partner with Noe Khlif and Meghan Dizon in his first tournament since January.Reads on Pickleball.com

Jack Sock hitting a return at a tournament.

.com·Mar 21, 2026Black Desert Resort to host Greater Zion CupThe weather is expected to be warm, with no wind, perfect for high-level pickleball.Reads on Pickleball.com

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