Next EventVeolia Pickleball National ChampionshipsAug 31Event Details →

Newsroom

The Latest from the PPA Tour

Tournament recaps, analysis, player profiles, and the race to the PPA Finals — every storyline shaping the Carvana PPA Tour.

Pickleball.com Tour News345 Analysis178 Feature126 Recap89 Profile64 Blog37 Explainer11793–816 of 851

Page 34 of 36

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

Blog · Jul 11, 2023Paddles and TestingThe PPA Tour will continue to abide by the USAP paddle specifications and guidelines. The PPA Tour will only allow paddles that are on the approved list to be used…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PICKLEBALL WILL MAKE OFFICIAL DEBUT ON TENNIS CHANNEL, THANKS TO THE NETWORK’S NEW AGREEMENT WITH THE PPA TOURThe PPA Tour’s Orlando Cup at the USTA National Campus on September 9-12th will kick-off Tennis Channel’s historical premiere of professional pickleball action. SALT LAKE CITY, UT (September 2, 2021)…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Watch: Backhand Slice Offensive DinkPickleball 360 brings you the best instructional videos in the sport so you can learn from top pros in the world: Ben and Collin Johns. In this video, Ben Johns…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Lea JansenGet to know Lea Jansen – the former college tennis player from the original home of pickleball: the state of Washington. Jansen has made quite a splash in pickleball over…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023THE PPA TOUR TAPS FOX SPORTS AS PREMIER TELEVISION PARTNER, CONSISTENTLY ELEVATING PICKLEBALL TO NEW HEIGHTSMedia Contact:Hannah JohnsPPA Head of Contenthannah@ppatour.comAnne Penningtonanne.pennington@fox.com The Professional Pickleball Association welcomes FOX Sports as the pickleball industry’s largest television partner through the 2022 PPA Tour Season SALT LAKE CITY…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Inaugural Orlando Cup coming to the USTA National Campus in FloridaThe largest tennis facility in the U.S. will welcome a professional pickleball tournament for the first time in Orlando, FL on September 9-12! The USTA National Campus features nearly 100…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Lea Jansen and Ben Johns Climb to the Top in DenverSingles Day Rocky Mountain The Rocky Mountain Championships marks the first PPA Tournament. Lea Jansen added her second PPA Title as Ben Johns to capture his 13th Singles Title in…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023New Champions are Crowned, Plus… Golf Balls?!Mixed Doubles day is always an exciting battle of strategy and partnership, but the Takeya Showcase brought us something extra special this time around. Matches were played on Friday, August…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Women’s Singles Sees New Titlist, Field Stays Deep in Men’sIt was a historical week of pickleball in Newport Beach, California, at the Takeya Showcase! Major wins were documented at the top on both the men’s and women’s sides which…Andrew Gilman

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023CRYPTO USED FOR PRIZE MONEY FIRST TIME IN PICKLEBALL HISTORYThe PPA Tour has announced that it will offer athletes the option to be paid in cryptocurrency for winnings amassed at tournaments. SAN CLEMENTE, CA (July 13th, 2021) – The…Hannah Johns

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023Bag Check: Dave WeinbachDave Weinbach gave us a glance inside his bag at the Red Rock Open for fans who want to know more about the tools Weinbach uses to succeed on-court. Weinbach…Hannah Johns

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023What’s the Story with Dreamland and DUPR?There are a few things we need to talk about… But first, quick poll — who likes mini golfing, craft breweries, art, live music, delicious food and pickleball?! If your…Andrew Gilman

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023What’s the Call? – June EditionThe PPA Tour’s Head Referee, Don Stanley, answers all of your pickleball questions! Send your latest on-court debate to hannah@ppatour.com for the chance to get featured in one of our…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023The PPA Tour Renews Partnership with Margaritaville Underground Invitational for July 2021The 2nd Annual Margaritaville Underground Invitational presented by DUPR is set to take place July 17 as an exclusive VIP experience that showcases twelve of the top pro athletes in…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023ONIX SIGNS NEW TWO YEAR EXTENSION WITH THE PRO PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATIONONIX Dura Fast 40 Pickleball will serve as the PPA Tour’s official tournament ball through 2023 EVANSVILLE, IN (July 1, 2021) – ONIX Pickleball, the number one brand in pickleball, announced today…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023OCC Recap: Lea Jansen Gets 1st Title, Others Add to TotalsOCC Professional Draw Results Women’s Singles Men’s Singles Mixed Doubles Women’s Doubles Men’s Doubles Best Crowd, Triple Crown, and An Incredible Venue The Orange County Cup was the first large-scale…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Orange County Cup Mixed Doubles Produces Not So Mixed ResultsFriday’s Sea Fog lifted and revealed a predictable Championship Sunday match in Ben Johns and Simone Jardim against Lucy Kovalova and Matt Wright. Mixed Doubles:Simone/Johns vs. Kovalova/Wright (Sat. 6/25)Riley Newman/Lindsay…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023San Clemente Singles Brings New Championship Opponents for Ben and LeaThe inaugural Orange County Cup opened with an exciting day of singles that brought new faces for Ben Johns and Lea Jansen. Women’s Singles:Lea Jansen vs. Anna Leigh Waters (Sun.Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PPA Signs Official Data and Sports Betting Partnership with Genius Sports to Accelerate Global GrowthNew long-term exclusive partnership will connect the Professional Tour of Pickleball with new audiences worldwide SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (June 17, 2021) — The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), the professional…PPA Tour

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Pros Share Their Top Bits of AdviceSix of the top pros in pickleball talk about the advice and/or mentors that have motivated them over the years. If you have a question you’d like to submit to…PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Kyle YatesFormer #1 in the World, Kyle Yates, has been playing pickleball since before most people even knew the sport existed. Extremely quick and agile, as well as blessed with lightning-quick…PPA Tour

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PRO TOUR OF PICKLEBALL ADDS TOUR STOP AT LEGACY SPORTS PARKThe PPA Tour will move the Foot Solutions Arizona Grand Slam to a brand-new venue starting Feb. 2022 after inking a 5-year deal with Legacy Sports USA. SALT LAKE CITY…Dave Fleming

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023“What’s the Call?” – May EditionHow to address cheating? I know it’s a touchy topic, but I want to talk/ask about how to deal with cheating. Over the course of my time on the pickleball…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PIVOT Agency Helping Increase Sponsorship and Awareness for the PPAWalnut Creek, CA – The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) has signed a multi-level partnership agreement with Bay Area-based sports marketing firm, PIVOT Agency, that will expand the PPA’s business efforts…Hannah Johns

Never Miss a Match

Streaming Reminders for Every Event

No spam — just the matches, ticket drops, and dates that matter, straight to your inbox.