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Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud celebrating winning the men's doubles title at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 25, 2026Heroes of Hong Kong: Dikosavljevic, Johnson go back-to-back in singles as Patriquin, Staksrud capture second title of 2026Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud came away with a statement win over Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio in the men's doubles final.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 24, 2026Order of Play for Championship Sunday at PPA Hong KongAnna Bright, Hayden Patriquin, Anna Leigh Waters, and Ben Johns will all compete in multiple finals on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Noe Khlif competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 23, 2026Quarterfinal chaos: top singles seeds fall at PPA Hong KongNoe Khlif notched his first career victory over Chris Haworth to make his second singles semifinal in as many weeks.Reads on Pickleball.com

Rika Fujiwara competing at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam.

.com·Oct 22, 2026Singles rematches take center stage in PPA Hong Kong Slam quarterfinalsRika Fujiwara will face Sahra Dennehy in a rematch of their quarterfinal from last week's Australia Pickleball Cup.Reads on Pickleball.com

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

Tour News · Jul 11, 20232021 PPA Masters in Palm Springs, California is Assigned New Event DatesThe Professional Pickleball Association Announces its Final Major of the Year Will Now be Held November 10th – 14th, 2021. Salt Lake City, Utah. – May 20, 2021 – Due…Hannah Johns

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Lucy KovalovaSlovakian native Lucy Kovalova is known for her tough demeanor on the court and wicked two-handed backhand. A fierce contender in the doubles divisions, Lucy has a set partnership with…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Introducing the 2022 PPA Tour ScheduleThe 2022 PPA Tour The PPA is excited to announce our most exciting schedule yet. You will recognize some familiar stops, but we have added some exciting new cities and…Dave Fleming

Feature · Jul 11, 2023PPA Partners with DUPR for Improved Amateur RatingsThe Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) is excited to announce a partnership with Dreamland Universal Pickle Rating (DUPR) to bring a new solution that will improve the experience of playing in…Dave Fleming

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023Jessie Irvine Bag CheckThe Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) is excited to announce a partnership with Dreamland Universal Pickle Rating (DUPR) to bring a new solution that will improve the experience of playing in…Hannah Johns

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023Tyler Loong Bag CheckHannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Pickleball in Paradise? Yes Please.During these strange times, a vacation away from all the stress and uncertainty can be just what the doctor ordered. We found the sun, fun, and tranquility that we were…Hannah Johns

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Behind the Scenes of the PPABehind the Scenes: PPA Tour Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a PPA Tour event? The PPA Tour’s recent post gives us an exclusive peek into the…Hannah Johns

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023“What’s the Call?” – April EditionPickleball Q&A with Don 1. Isn’t it 14-14-1? Rick Morse from Tampa, FL, questioned a scenario where a player, incorrectly guessing the score as 14-14-1, was penalized by the referee.Hannah Johns

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player Spotlight: Tyler LoongTyler Loong: A Pro Pickleball Player with Passion and Purpose At 29 years old, Tyler Loong is not just a seasoned pro since 2014 but also one of the most…Dave Fleming

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