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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 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

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Switching Over: A Conversation on the Overlap Between Racquet SportsGuest piece by tennis and pickleball pro athlete, Collin Johns When people see pickleball being played for the first time, their first thought is often giant ping-pong or miniature tennis……Hannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023FILA Pickleball Style GuideFILA Pickleball Style Guide Unveils Latest Collection Welcome to the debut of the FILA Pickleball Style Guide, your insider source to discover all the newest pickleball offerings to accompany your…Hannah Johns

Feature · Jul 11, 2023The Franklin Cup and Franklin PPA Player Rankings by Franklin SportsFranklin Sports and PPA Introduce the Franklin Cup to Recognize Top Pickleball Players Stoughton, Mass. (April 1, 2021) – Franklin Sports and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) have announced a…Dave Fleming

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Acrytech’s Blues to Be Showcased at Atlanta Georgia OpenAcrytech Sports Surfaces Announces Title Sponsorship for the Acrytech Atlanta Georgia Open Acrytech Sports Surfaces has proudly announced its title sponsorship for the Acrytech Atlanta Georgia Open, scheduled to take…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Simone Captures another Triple Crown Men’s Doubles Sees Surprises in TampaResults from the Simone Florida Grand Slam The Simone Florida Grand Slam featured continued dominance from the tournament host, Simone Jardim, as she captured her second triple crown of the…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023Red Rock Open Blasted by Rain, Snow, and Ben JohnsResults from the Red Rock Open Ben Johns captures another triple crown despite the snow, rain, and weather delays in St. George. Simone Jardim continued her dominance in women’s doubles…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jul 11, 2023PPA Announces Strategic Partnership with FILA Pickleball and Fromuth Racquet SportsFILA Pickleball Joins PPA as Official Athletic Apparel and Footwear Supplier; the dink pickleball, powered by Fromuth, to Serve as Official Store The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) announced today that…PPA Tour

Explainer · Jul 11, 20232021 PPA Tour Rules UpdateThe Professional Pickleball Association will not be adopting the following rule changes for professional play at this time: THIS IS ONLY FOR PROFESSIONAL & SENIOR PROFESSIONAL MATCHES. We will be…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Shea Homes Becomes Official Home Builder of the PPA Tour 2021The Professional Pickleball Association is pleased to announce its new partnership with Trilogy® by Shea Homes®, a leading 55+ and resort community developer. Trilogy® by Shea Homes® joins our association…PPA Tour

Analysis · Jul 11, 2023Love Pickleball? Love Pickles? Let’s Get Sour.To kick off the first month of 2021, we humbly suggest a hearty toast to the future while simultaneously celebrating your favorite sport: pickleball. How should you do this? We’re…Andrew Gilman

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023“What’s the Call?” – January EditionIs Distracting Clothing Illegal in Pickleball? I was playing 4.0 doubles in a local tournament a few weeks ago and came up against a couple of guys who were both…Andrew Gilman

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Jessie IrvineGet to know Jessie Irvine, who turned pro in 2019 and ended this year ranked #3 in Doubles and #2 in Mixed. Well-known for her on-court passion and vocal “come-ons!”Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jul 11, 2023Medicileaf Joins the PPA as the Pro Tour’s Official CBD SupplierWe are excited to announce that Medicileaf, a CBD company based in Santa Rosa, California and founded in 2013, will be hitting the road with the PPA tour starting in…PPA Tour

Profile · Jul 11, 2023Player-of-the-Month: Zane NavratilMeet Zane Navratil, who turned pro in 2020 and has since had a meteoric rise up through the men’s pickleball rankings. He ended this year ranked #3 in Singles, #11…Andrew Gilman

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