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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 · 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

Feature · Jun 6, 2025Choosing nutrition that properly fuels your pickleball gameIs your body feeling exhausted and heavy midway through your afternoon pickleball session? Do you find yourself losing focus towards the end of your rec games? Nutrition is often the…Emma Santerre

Feature · May 30, 2025Rallying Against Asthma: Emily’s StorySponsored Content This article includes the personal experiences of Emily G, an actual patient with asthma. Individual experiences may vary. This year’s CIBC Texas Open welcomed an Official PPA Partner…PPA Tour

Recap · May 20, 2025Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball ChampionshipsPeachtree Corners, Georgia. May 18, 2025. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. Etta Tuionetoa and Christian Alshon, 11-3, 11-2, 11-7. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (5) JW…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · May 19, 2025Boost your pickleball game—and your lifespan—with strength trainingWant to play pickleball well into your golden years and maintain your health off the court too? Start strength training. Building muscle isn’t just about looking fit—it’s about keeping your…PPA Tour

Tour News · May 13, 2025Carvana and PPA Tour Build on Successful Title Sponsorship with New Multi-Year PartnershipCarvana (NYSE: CVNA), the leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) today announced the extension of their multi-year title sponsorship agreement.Nathan Boschult

Feature · May 9, 2025Healthy Tips to Keep You on the Pickleball CourtHealthy behaviors and routine cancer screenings can help you stay in the game this spring, and for many seasons to come. Millions of people are diagnosed with cancer each year…PPA Tour

Feature · May 8, 2025PPA, AED.US, and Philips Partner to Make Pickleball Safer—One Court at a TimeSafety should always be a top priority in pickleball’s fast-paced, high-energy world. That’s why AED.US, a leading provider of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and Philips, a focused leader in AED…PPA Tour

Analysis · May 7, 2025STORYLINES FOR THE VEOLIA ATLANTA PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY ENSURE MAX PROTEIN (MAY 12-18, 2025)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · May 6, 2025Draw Reveal: Veolia Atlanta Pickleball ChampionshipsThe Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships is kicking off on May 12th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the…PPA Tour

Feature · May 2, 2025Pickleball is scientifically proven to help you stay healthier and live longerPlaying pickleball on a regular basis is a game-changer for your overall health and longevity. Want to boost your energy and stay in the game longer? Keep reading—and click the…PPA Tour

Recap · Apr 21, 2025Erne and ATP Defense: a Pro Player StudyErnes and ATPs on the PPA tour were usually winners not long ago. Now, those shots are frequently returned comfortably, continuing the rallies. How skilled are the PPA pros at…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Apr 15, 2025Keeping Third Shots “In Play”: a pro stats study.For many years we have heard the conventional wisdom about keeping a ball “in play,” i.e., not hitting it into the net or out of bounds. Meanwhile, the Third Shot…Jim Ramsey

Tour News · Apr 11, 2025History of PickleballPickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States and one of the fastest growing in the world. Along with the United States, pickleball is becoming popular in Australia…Andrew Gilman

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