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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

Recap · Nov 10, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships.Farmers Branch, Texas November 9, 2025 . MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 11-4, 11-7. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (3)…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Oct 30, 2025Draw Reveal: Jenius Bank Pickleball World ChampionshipsThe Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships is kicking off on November 3rd and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the…PPA Tour

Analysis · Oct 30, 2025Storylines for the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships – November 3-9, 2025OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Oct 30, 2025“Best Match Ever,” a Top Ten List.The Men’s Doubles Final from the Rate Vegas Cup has been called the “Best Match Ever.” Here are some of the notable highlights: Those are some serious qualifications. What about…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Oct 28, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Rate Vegas CupLas Vegas, Nevada. October 26, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (5) Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio, 11-2, 12-10, 11-7. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Oct 20, 20255 Recovery Items for Sprains, Strains, Swelling, Soreness, and StiffnessIf you’ve ever dealt with a twisted ankle, sore knee, or that all-too-familiar tennis elbow twinge, you know that sprains, strains, swelling, and soreness can slow life down—fast. Luckily, there…PPA Tour

Analysis · Oct 17, 2025Draw Reveal: Rate Vegas Cup presented by Holland AmericaThe Rate Vegas Cup presented by Holland America is kicking off on October 20th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Tour News · Oct 16, 2025Dirk Nowitzki to Headline the Celebrity Pickleball Showdown benefiting the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation at the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships in DallasThe Celebrity Pickleball Showdown returns to the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships, headlined by Dallas Mavericks legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki. The marquee event will take place…PPA Tour

Analysis · Oct 16, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE RATE VEGAS CUP PRESENTED BY HOLLAND AMERICAOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Recap · Oct 14, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Fasenra Virginia Beach CupOctober 12 & 13, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 11-3, 11-3. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Oct 2, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE FASENRA VIRGINIA BEACH CUP PRESENTED BY JOOLA (OCTOBER 6-12, 2025)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Oct 1, 2025Draw Reveal: Fasenra Virginia Beach Cup presented by JoolaThe Fasenra Virginia Beach Cup presented by Joola is kicking off on October 6th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Recap · Sep 30, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage OpenSacramento, California. September 28, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Jorja Johnson and J.W. Johnson def. (7) Kate Fahey and Dylan Frazier, 3-11, 12-10, 11-5, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Dylan…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Sep 23, 2025Sudden Cardiac Arrest on the Pickleball Court: Why Every Player Should Be PreparedIt’s a sunny Saturday morning at your local pickleball court. The game is fast-paced, everyone is laughing, and then suddenly, everything stops. A player collapses mid-rally. They’re not moving. They’re…PPA Tour

Analysis · Sep 18, 2025Draw Reveal: Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage OpenThe Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage Open is kicking off on September 24th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the…PPA Tour

Profile · Sep 18, 2025The Kawamotos’ Comeback: Behind the NumbersThe Kawamoto sisters won the Veolia Cincinnati Showcase in historic fashion, losing the first two games to Tyra Black and Jorja Johnson then winning the next three. How rare is…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 16, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Cincinnati ShowcaseMason, Ohio. September 14, 2025. . MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu, 11-2, 11-8, 11-9. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Sep 10, 2025PPA Finals Return to San Clemente in May 2026 as Pro Pickleball Calendar StreamlinesThe PPA Tour Finals are set to return to Life Time Rancho San Clemente from May 4-10, 2026, as the professional pickleball calendar streamlines. With this shift, the Carvana PPA…Nathan Boschult

Analysis · Sep 5, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA CINCINNATI SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY SIX ZEROSEPTEMBER 8-14, 2025 OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Sep 3, 2025Draw Reveal: Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six ZeroThe Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero is kicking off on September 8th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Analysis · Aug 26, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE WALGREENS OPEN AT THE LAS VEGAS STRIP (AUGUST 27-31, 2025)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Feature · Aug 25, 2025FUTURO™ Compression Sleeves: For Muscle and Joint SupportEngineered by Experts. Built for Movement. When it comes to compression sleeves, comfort and performance shouldn’t be trade-offs. That’s why FUTURO™ Brand has reimagined its line of Compression Sleeves, blending…PPA Tour

Analysis · Aug 25, 2025Draw Reveal: Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas StripThe Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas Strip is kicking off on August 27th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

Tour News · Aug 19, 2025An Homage to Pickleball: Carvana PPA Tour to Hold Vintage Wooden Paddle Tournament to Commemorate the Founding of the GameIn a celebration of pickleball’s 60th anniversary, the Carvana PPA Tour is thrilled to announce the Pickleball Central Vintage Wooden Paddle Open tournament this September 16-21 in Sacramento, California, at…Nathan Boschult

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