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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

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

Recap · Aug 12, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Bristol Open.Bristol, Tennessee. August 10, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-4, 4-11, 11-4, 7-11, 11-3. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Aug 6, 2025Carvana PPA Tour Announces Groundbreaking Court Streaming Partnership with PlaySightThe Carvana PPA Tour will now stream up to 45 courts at each PPA event, with select matches having live scoring capabilities, including scoreboard overlays, bracket information, and player names…Nathan Boschult

Analysis · Aug 4, 2025Draw Reveal: Veolia Bristol OpenThe Veolia Bristol Open is kicking off on August 6th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the excitement! As…PPA Tour

Analysis · Aug 4, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA BRISTOL OPEN (AUGUST 6-10, 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 1, 2025Emergency preparedness on the pickleball court: Insights from firefighters and pickleball gold medalistsPickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America. It is bringing together players of all ages for fast-paced, heart-pumping fun. But with its popularity comes a lesser-known reality: cardiac emergencies can…PPA Tour

Feature · Aug 1, 2025LT Pro 48 Pickleball Named Official Ball of Carvana PPA TourThe Carvana PPA Tour (PPA Tour) and Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand and a leading provider of pickleball courts in North America, today announced the…Nathan Boschult

Drone shot of Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, Texas. Location of the 2024 PPA Tour Pickleball Worlds Championship

Tour News · Jul 9, 2025Jenius Bank Named Official Partner of the Carvana PPA TourThe Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball presented by DoorDash (MLP) are excited to announce Jenius Bank™ – the digital banking division of SMBC MANUBANK, a member of the…Jeff Watson

Feature · Jul 2, 2025Fountain of youth? Pickleball promotes well-being, lowers stress, and supports your healthPickleball is more than a game—it’s a community. Building friendships on the court supports mental and emotional well-being, helping you live a happier, healthier life. There’s something special about the…PPA Tour

Recap · Jun 24, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Select Medical Orange County CupSan Clemente, California. June 22, 2025. Waters’ fifth straight Triple Crown at Life Time Ranch San Clemente. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Jun 11, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE SELECT MEDICAL ORANGE COUNTY CUPJUNE 17-22, 2025 OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Jun 11, 2025Draw Reveal: Select Medical Orange County CupThe Select Medical Orange County Cup is kicking off on June 16th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into…PPA Tour

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