Takeya Showcase Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk: 

NEW BLOOD: For the first time ever on the PPA Tour, neither Anna Leigh Waters nor Ben Johns will be in a Singles final, when one or both were in the tournament. Waters’ streak of Triple Crowns ends at six in a row, tied with Simone Jardim for the PPA Tour record. BEN...

Stats Wrap: Baird Wealth Management Seattle Open Gold Medal Matches

MIXED DOUBLES FINAL:  (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Anna Bright and James Ignatowich, 11-4, 7-11, 11-4, 11-6. MATCH NOTES: Waters/Johns’ ninth title of 2023. . RALLIES: 1,681 shots. 173 rallies. 9.7 shots per rally. 43.25 rallies per game. 101/173...

David, Kawamoto Trying For First Gold Together in Seattle

There’s no one on tour who looks like she’s having more fun than Vivienne David.  She’s a walking smile, complete with a paddle. And with her play of late, it’s pretty easy to see why she’s in such a good mood. David is back in her third Championship Sunday appearance...

Bright & Ignatowich Get back to Championship Sunday

We know Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters are the undisputed top team in mixed doubles on the PPA Tour. Who’s next?  “We’re in the mix for the No. 2 spot,” said Anna Bright of herself and partner James Ignatowich. “We’re totally in there against every team, but we’re...

Waters, Johns Show No Signs of Letting Up During Denver Finals on Sunday

Patience, thy name is Pickleball. Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters won their triple crowns at the OH SNAP! Denver Open in characteristic fashion. The champions known for consistency and precision journeyed through a few rises and falls in play on Sunday, but were able...

OH SNAP! Denver Open Championship Sunday Preview

Anna Leigh Waters looking for her eighth Triple Crown of 2023 and her fifth consecutive Triple Crown. Simone Jardim has the Tour record with six in a row. Ben Johns is marching toward his 100th PPA Tour Title. He has 90, according to ppatour.com‘s tournament history....