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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

Analysis · Aug 20, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE PICKLR UTAH OPENOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Aug 19, 2024Draw Reveal: The Picklr Utah OpenThe Picklr Utah Open is kicking off on August 21st and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the…PPA Tour

Recap · Aug 18, 2024IHG RESORTS & HOTELS BRISTOL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY PREVIEW, FROM THE STATS DESK=== MEN’S SINGLES === #1 FEDERICO STAKSRUD: #2 BEN JOHNS: Bronze: #5 Quang Duong. #3 Tyson McGuffin. === WOMEN’S SINGLES === Note: Top seed Anna Leigh Waters withdrew from Singles.Jim Ramsey

Recap · Aug 16, 2024Championship Sunday Standout Stats, from the Selkirk Kansas City OpenMIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-2, 10-12, 12-10, 6-11, 11-2. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Federico Staksrud and Gabe…Jim Ramsey

IHG Hotels and Resorts Bristol Open

Analysis · Aug 12, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE IHG HOTELS AND RESORTS BRISTOL OPEN PRESENTED BY DEEP EDDY VODKAOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Bristol Sport Park Complex Courts

Analysis · Aug 12, 2024Draw Reveal: IHG Hotels & Resorts Bristol Open presented by Deep Eddy VodkaThe IHG Hotels & Resorts Bristol Open presented by Deep Eddy Vodka is kicking off on August 14th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially…PPA Tour

Recap · Aug 11, 2024Selkirk Kansas City Open Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk.(Stats and records from PPA events only) NOTES: === MEN’S SINGLES === #3 TYSON McGUFFIN: #2 CONNOR GARNETT: Bronze: #1 Federico Staksrud: #9 Christopher Haworth: === WOMEN’S SINGLES === #3…Jim Ramsey

Dekel Bar Returing

Recap · Aug 6, 2024Third Shot Drives: What Happens NextOne of the things we try to do with Pickleball Statistics is add specificity to general assumptions. For example, the “third shot drive/fifth shot drop combo.” How often does that…Jim Ramsey

Selkirk Kansas City Open Court Venue

Analysis · Aug 2, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE SELKIRK KANSAS CITY OPEN PRESENTED BY STRATUSPHERE GINOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Kansas City Open Live Match

Analysis · Aug 2, 2024Draw Reveal: Selkirk Kansas City Open presented by Stratusphere GinThe Selkirk Kansas City Open presented by Stratusphere Gin is kicking off on August 7th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s…PPA Tour

Feature · Jul 31, 2024The PPA Singles Talent Pool is Deep!The depth of talent in PPA tournaments is getting better and better. As pickleball’s popularity continues to boom, more people are training and putting in the work to become tournament…Jim Ramsey

Dekel Bar Returing

Recap · Jul 29, 2024Erne and ATP DefenseIt wasn’t long ago that an Erne or an ATP on the PPA tour was usually a winner. Now, those shots are often returned comfortably, with rallies continuing. Just how…Jim Ramsey

Straksrud & Patriquin Sacramento Open

Recap · Jul 22, 2024Eleven Points: PPA Stats and Facts at the Mid-Season BreakDialed-in Dinks: Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin were the only team to play a Doubles final (Sacramento Open) without hitting a dink into the net or wide. How rare is…Jim Ramsey

UPA Grows Internationally Graphic

Tour News · Jul 18, 2024United Pickleball Association (UPA) Announces Further International Expansion via Five 2025 PPA Tour Events in Australia, India, Canada, Asia and EuropeDALLAS, TX, July 18, 2024 – The United Pickleball Association (UPA), the leader in growing, organizing, and presenting professional and amateur pickleball, has announced a new series of international events…Jeff Watson

Recap · Jul 16, 2024GOLD MEDALS: PPA STATS AND FACTS AT THE MID-SEASON BREAKMilestones: Gold Standard: Ben Johns and Matt Wright are the only players to have won at least one gold medal every year since 2020. Three other players…Lucy Kovalova, Tyson McGuffin…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jul 8, 2024Rankings: PPA Stats and Facts at the Mid-Season BreakTriple Threats: Players currently ranked in the Top Ten in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles: Rising and Surprising: Players who have risen considerably in the rankings since January 1: Men’s Singles: Men’s…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jul 2, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Select Medical Orange County CupSan Clemente, California. June 30, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (7) Catherine Parenteau and Christian Alshon, 11-0, 11-7, 11-4. . MATCH NOTES: .Jim Ramsey

Analysis · Jun 24, 2024STORYLINES FOR THE SELECT MEDICAL ORANGE COUNTY CUP PRESENTED BY FITVINE WINESOVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES…Dave Fleming

Analysis · Jun 21, 2024Draw Reveal: SELECT MEDICAL ORANGE COUNTY CUP presented by FitVineThe Select Medical Orange County Cup presented by FitVine is kicking off on June 24th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s…PPA Tour

Blog · Jun 18, 2024Pickleball Court Colors — Acrytech Has You CoveredWhen it comes to pickleball courts, Acrytech is the name to know. If you’ve watched or been to a PPA Tour event, you’ve probably seen their work, or even walked…Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jun 18, 2024CARVANA PPA TOUR, NHL AND OTHER PRO SPORTS STARS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY WITH INAUGURAL PICKLE ‘N PUCKS PRESENTED BY VERIZON PRO-AM IN ASPENCARVANA PPA TOUR, NHL AND OTHER PRO SPORTS STARS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY WITH INAUGURAL PICKLE ‘N PUCKS PRESENTED BY VERIZON PRO-AM IN ASPEN Aspen, Colo., June 18 –…Jeff Watson

Blog · Jun 14, 2024Pickleball Line CallsThe ball is moving too fast. There’s already a lot of pressure, a crowd in the stands, a medal on the line. It’s just hard to see. Was it in?Andrew Gilman

Tour News · Jun 13, 2024FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS TO EXCLUSIVELY HOST THE STRIP’S FIRST-EVER PPA TOUR LAS VEGAS PICKLEBALL CUPThe exclusive, three-year commitment is in partnership with the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) to bring the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. to the resort; Registration to participate is now…Jeff Watson

Recap · Jun 12, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Veolia Sacramento Open.Roseville, California. June 9, 2024. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Anna Bright and James Ignatowich, 11-5, 11-9, 11-0. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES…Jim Ramsey

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