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Alex Crum hitting a pickleball serve.

.com·Mar 3, 20263 things to watch for on Tuesday at PPA Newport BeachAfter undergoing surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in late 2025, Alex Crum will make his 2026 PPA Tour debut on Tuesday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Chris Haworth competing on the PPA Tour earlier this season.

.com·Mar 1, 2026Next up is the SXY Newport Beach OpenGreat weather is expected, so we should see some big crowds out to see the best players in the world compete.Reads on Pickleball.com

Gabe Tardio and Ben Johns competing together on the PPA Tour.

.com·Feb 28, 2026Draws released for SXY Newport Beach OpenThe PPA Tour returns to Newport Beach for the first time since April 2023.Reads on Pickleball.com

The modified singles court used at the Houston PPA Challenger.

.com·Feb 25, 2026Players react to new singles lines at Houston PPA ChallengerThe modified courts bring in the sidelines 1.5 feet on each side, which reduces the total court width from 20 feet to 17 feet.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters hitting a return on the court.

.com·Feb 24, 2026Carvana PPA Tour announces 2026-2027 schedule featuring marquee U.S. and international eventsThe health of professional pickleball has never been stronger.Reads on Pickleball.com

A player hitting a return on their backhand.

.com·Feb 24, 2026PPA Tour Australia adopts UPA-A standards for 2026 seasonThe governance shift represents a significant milestone for professional pickleball Down Under.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters competing on Championship Sunday in Mesa.

.com·Feb 23, 2026Big crowds and a big upset at Carvana Mesa CupThe play did not disappoint as Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns both went into Sunday with a shot at a Triple Crown.Reads on Pickleball.com

Chris Haworth kisses the championship trophy after defeating Ben Johns to take the title.

.com·Feb 22, 2026HAWORTH TOPPLES JOHNS, WATERS DEFEATS FAHEY, #1 SEEDS TAKE DOUBLES TITLES“You guys should know by now, we’re going to Korean barbecue and we might go to the casino. At this point, it’s kind of… how do you say it? Tradition.” —Gabe TardioReads on Pickleball.com

Bright and Patriquin embrace after defeating Johns and Waters at the Carvana Mesa Cup

.com·Feb 22, 2026BRIGHT AND PATRIQUIN SWEEP WATERS AND JOHNS 3-0 FOR TITLE"No one beats us seven times in a row" and "honestly, I'm going to cry" — big emotions after big win.Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns competing on Semifinal Saturday at the Arizona Athletic Grounds.

.com·Feb 22, 2026Johns seeking to snap Triple Crown drought in MesaBen Johns has a full slate on Championship Sunday, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.Reads on Pickleball.com

Christian Alshon and Hayden Patriquin on the court in Mesa.

.com·Feb 22, 2026Alshon, Patriquin hungry for golden opportunity on Championship SundayChristian Alshon and Hayden Patriquin want to finally reach the top of the mountain.Reads on Pickleball.com

Matthew Barlow celebrating his victory over Hunter Johnson.

.com·Feb 20, 2026Matthew Barlow stuns top seed Hunter Johnson to reach semifinalsHis magical singles run at the Arizona Athletic Grounds continues.Reads on Pickleball.com

Genie Erokhina and Judit Castillo playing pickleball women's doubles.

.com·Feb 20, 20263 things to watch for on Friday at PPA MesaGenie Erokhina and Judit Castillo will be looking to continue their run in women's doubles on Friday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Jack Sock hitting a pickleball backhand.

.com·Feb 19, 2026Schneemann, Sock stun Johnson siblings to make mixed doubles quarterfinalsThe first-time partners knocked out the defending champions in straight games.Reads on Pickleball.com

Mari Humberg hitting a pickleball forehand.

.com·Feb 19, 20263 things to watch for on Thursday at PPA MesaMari Humberg will look to continue her run in women's singles after beating No. 3 seed Kaitlyn Christian in three games on Wednesday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Connor Garnett hitting a pickleball serve.

.com·Feb 18, 20263 things to watch for on Wednesday at PPA MesaConnor Garnett will take on Connor Mogle in men's singles for the second consecutive week on Wednesday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Luc Pham hits a pickleball forehand.

.com·Feb 17, 2026Pham takes down Frazier as upsets pile up in men’s singlesAfter graduating from the University of Southern California last May, Luc Pham has wasted no time establishing himself on the PPA Tour.Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns hitting a pickleball backhand.

.com·Feb 17, 20263 things to watch for on Tuesday at PPA MesaBen Johns will play his first singles match of 2026 on Tuesday in Arizona.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters playing pickleball doubles.

.com·Feb 15, 2026Waters, Bright sweep Kawamoto sisters for women’s doubles crown as Bright hits 30x30x30 milestoneWith two medals on Sunday, Anna Bright joins Catherine Parenteau as one of only two players to earn 30+ gold, 30+ silver, and 30+ bronze medals on the PPA Tour.Reads on Pickleball.com

Kaitlyn Christian playing pickleball singles.

.com·Feb 15, 2026Christian battles past Bouchard for 4th career PPA Tour titleThe No. 2 seed fought through windy conditions and a marathon opening game to claim the women's singles title.Reads on Pickleball.com

Ben Johns competing on the PPA Tour earlier this season.

.com·Feb 15, 2026Big crowds expected for PPA MesaA sold out Humana Championship Court will be rocking with every match.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns celebrating their mixed doubles title at the Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open.

.com·Feb 15, 2026Waters, Johns outlast Bright, Patriquin in five-game thriller after saving match pointThere is no doubt that this is turning into one of the most entertaining rivalries in pro pickleball.Reads on Pickleball.com

Federico Staksrud playing pickleball singles.

.com·Feb 15, 2026Staksrud downs H. Johnson for first title of 2026, honors Goldin in interviewFederico Staksrud's post-match message for Grayson Goldin shows that the spirit of pickleball is greater than what goes on in between the lines of the court.Reads on Pickleball.com

Gabe Tardio and Ben Johns with the men's doubles trophy at the Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open.

.com·Feb 15, 2026Johns, Tardio outclass Johnson, Klinger as Tardio secures 20th career PPA Tour title11 of Gabe Tardio's 20 career PPA Tour titles have come alongside Ben Johns in men's doubles.Reads on Pickleball.com

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