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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

Profile · Jan 8, 2026Before Anna Leigh Waters: A Look at Pickleball’s Earlier BenchmarksHave you ever wondered what some of the -old- records were before Anna Leigh Waters obliterated them? Like in Baseball… Roger Connor finished his career with 138 home runs, then…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 7, 2026Most Winners, Longest Rallies, and Out Balls – Notable 2025 Stats.(Calendar year 2025) Triple Threats Players who finished the year ranked in the Top Ten in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles: Triple Threats, part 2 Players who won titles in…Jim Ramsey

Profile · Jan 6, 2026The ABC’s of 2025*Anna Leigh and Ben’s Championships in calendar year 2025) (all stats cited refer to gold medal matches) ANNA LEIGH WATERS: Medals: Waters won 38 gold medals, two silver medals, and…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 2, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Florida Dairy Farmers Daytona Beach OpenHolly Hill, Florida. December 21, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson def. (6) Kaitlyn Christian and Andrei Daescu, 11-5, 11-1, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (3) Augie…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Dec 19, 2025Carvana Named Title Sponsor of The PPA Masters, One of Pickleball’s Most Prestigious TournamentsCarvana (NYSE: CVNA), an industry pioneer for buying and selling cars online, today announced it will become the title sponsor of The PPA Masters tournament, one of the PPA Tour’s…Nathan Boschult

Feature · Dec 16, 2025My time at the PPA Tour Cincinnati Open TournamentErica Schiebel – Global Consumer Experience Manager, FUTURO™ Brand “I had no idea what I was in for attending my first pickleball tournament. Sure, I had heard of how in…PPA Tour

Analysis · Dec 11, 2025Storylines for the Florida Dairy Farmers Daytona Beach OpenOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Dec 11, 2025Draw Reveal: Florida Dairy Farmers Daytona Beach OpenThe Florida Dairy Farmers Daytona Beach Open is kicking off on December 16th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…PPA Tour

Recap · Nov 25, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Lakeland OpenLakeland, Florida November 23, 2025 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 10-12, 11-4, 11-2, 8-11, 11-6. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Nov 19, 2025Proton paddles, including new Project Peacock, now available at DICK’S Sporting Goods and ScheelsStarting on Wednesday, Proton pickleball paddles are available in-store and online at both DICK’S Sporting Goods and Scheels, marking a major milestone in Proton’s meteoric rise in popularity in just…PPA Tour

Tour News · Nov 19, 20252025 Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships Break Attendance, Participation, and Viewership RecordsThe 2025 Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships returned to Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, Texas, and smashed records. A crowd of 60,000+, bringing in more than $1.1 million in…Nathan Boschult

Analysis · Nov 13, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA LAKELAND OPEN PRESENTED BY SIX ZEROOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Nov 13, 2025Draw Reveal: Veolia Lakeland Open presented by Six ZeroThe Veolia Lakeland Open presented by Six Zero is kicking off on November 18th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive…PPA Tour

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

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