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Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson competing at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships in Cary, NC.

.com·Oct 7, 2026Order of play for Wednesday at the Veolia Chicago CupJorja and JW Johnson will return to action on Wednesday after taking two tournaments off.Reads on Pickleball.com

Actor and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg is taking his talents to the pickleball court.

.com·Oct 6, 2026Mark Wahlberg to headline MUNICIPAL Celebrity Pickleball Showdown at 2026 Opendoor Pickleball World ChampionshipsThe actor and entrepreneur is taking his talents to the court.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters competing on the PPA Tour earlier this season.

.com·Oct 6, 2026Veolia Chicago Cup: Everything you need to knowAnna Leigh Waters’ quest for her 200th PPA title continues.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin competing on Championship Sunday in Las Vegas.

.com·Oct 5, 2026Upsets are the big story of PPA Las VegasThe top seeds were toppled in four of the five events.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin celebrating winning the mixed doubles title at the Rate Las Vegas Open presented by JOOLA.

.com·Oct 5, 2026Bright, Patriquin spoil Waters’ bid for 200th career PPA titleAfter being pushed to three games in their previous rounds, Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin got the job done in straight games on Sunday with a gold medal in sight.Reads on Pickleball.com

Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu celebrating winning the men's doubles title at the Rate Las Vegas Open presented by JOOLA.

.com·Oct 4, 2026Alshon, Daescu win second straight title, hand Johns, Tardio first loss of 2026The decision to switch sides seems to be paying off for Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu; they have won two out of the first three events of the new PPA Tour season.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters competing at the Rate Las Vegas Open presented by JOOLA.

.com·Oct 4, 2026Order of play for Carvana Championship Sunday at the Rate Las Vegas OpenAnna Leigh Waters can earn her 200th career PPA Tour title with wins in both the women's doubles and mixed doubles finals on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu competing at the Rate Las Vegas Open presented by JOOLA.

.com·Oct 4, 2026Rematch set: Johns, Tardio to face Alshon, Daescu for men's doubles title in repeat of 2025 classicThe top two seeds will once again clash for men's doubles gold in Las Vegas nearly one year after delivering one of the most memorable matches in PPA Tour history.Reads on Pickleball.com

Federico Staksrud competing at the Rate Las Vegas Open.

.com·Oct 3, 2026Order of Play for Semifinal Saturday at the Rate Las Vegas OpenFederico Staksrud will take on Hunter Johnson in men's singles for the third straight tournament on Saturday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Kiora Kunimoto competing at the Rate Las Vegas Open.

.com·Oct 3, 2026Kunimoto, Campbell set sights on first career PPA finalRising stars Kiora Kunimoto and Cailyn Campbell will have a unique opportunity when they face off in the women's singles semifinals on Saturday in Las Vegas.Reads on Pickleball.com

Hayden Patriquin competing at the Rate Las Vegas Open presented by JOOLA.

.com·Oct 2, 2026Order of Play for Friday at the Rate Las Vegas OpenHayden Patriquin will compete in the quarterfinals in mixed doubles with Anna Bright and men's doubles with Federico Staksrud on Friday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters competing at the Veolia Arizona Open in September.

.com·Oct 2, 2026Draws released for Veolia Chicago CupAnna Leigh Waters returns to women’s singles in the Windy City.Reads on Pickleball.com

Luc Pham competing for the Bay Area Breakers at MLP St. Louis.

.com·Oct 2, 2026Pham stuns top-seeded Haworth, advances to men’s singles quarterfinalsThe No. 14 seed will face John Lucian Goins in Friday's quarterfinal round.Reads on Pickleball.com

Kaitlyn Christian competing at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships in Cary, NC.

.com·Oct 1, 2026Order of play for Thursday at the Rate Las Vegas OpenNo. 2 seed Kaitlyn Christian will take on Sofia Sewing in what projects to be one of the day's most intriguing women's singles matchups.Reads on Pickleball.com

Chris Haworth competing at the Veolia Arizona Open in Mesa, AZ.

.com·Sep 30, 2026Order of play for Wednesday at the Rate Las Vegas OpenChris Haworth will begin his quest for his second consecutive men's singles title on Wednesday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters competing on the PPA Tour earlier this season.

.com·Sep 30, 2026Rate Las Vegas Open: Everything you need to knowAnna Leigh Waters is on the verge of another major career milestone this week.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters celebrating a point during the women's doubles final at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships in Cary, NC.

.com·Sep 30, 2026The 8 best female pro pickleball players all fans should knowNew to pickleball? These are the players you need to know.Reads on Pickleball.com

Gabe Tardio and Ben Johns competing at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships in Cary, North Carolina.

.com·Sep 28, 2026The 6 best male pro pickleball players all fans should knowNew to pickleball? These are the players you need to know.Reads on Pickleball.com

Gabe Tardio competing on the PPA Tour earlier this season.

.com·Sep 26, 2026Bright, Patriquin, Tardio back in action for Rate Las Vegas OpenAll the top players return for the upcoming tournament at Darling Tennis Center.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters competing on the PPA Tour earlier this season.

.com·Sep 24, 2026Draws released for Rate Las Vegas OpenAnna Leigh Waters is just two titles away from a landmark 200 on the PPA Tour.Reads on Pickleball.com

The Junior PPA Select Team will feature two high-level development squads based on age: 18-and-under (18u) and 14-and-under (14u).

.com·Sep 22, 2026Junior PPA Tour launches development pathway with Junior PPA Select TeamThe program is set to commence on Jan. 1, 2027, after team selections are made following the Junior Pickleball World Championships in November.Reads on Pickleball.com

Jalina Ingram competing at the Veolia Arizona Open.

.com·Sep 21, 2026Veterans win golds in Mesa, but here come the teenagersIf Mesa is any yardstick, the future of pickleball is in good hands.Reads on Pickleball.com

Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu celebrating their men's doubles title at the Veolia Arizona Open in Mesa, AZ.

.com·Sep 21, 2026Mesa Championship Sunday Recap: Alshon, Daescu win thriller as Waters takes two goldsChristian Alshon and Andrei Daescu saved seven match points in their men's doubles final victory over Nico Acevedo and Yuta Funemizu on Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters competing at the Veolia Arizona Open in Mesa, AZ.

.com·Sep 20, 2026Order of play for Carvana Championship Sunday at the Veolia Arizona OpenAnna Leigh Waters is in the running for two golds on Sunday in Mesa.Reads on Pickleball.com

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