Top Seeds Don’t Disappoint Friday in Orange County

The draws for pro pickleball events keep getting bigger.  More players, more match-ups, more names in the game that cause you to rub your chin and say, “Now, who’s that?” In the singles draw, the PPA Tour has a player – Collin Shick – qualify for the main draw on a...

Garnett Impresses, Will Take on McGuffin in Singles Final

Anna Leigh Waters still hasn’t lost, Tyson McGuffin is still acting like it’s pledge week on Frat Row, Ben Johns is out and Connor Garnett is back in a final. That about sums up San Clemente after Day 1 singles action as the PPA Tour goes from hot and humid Texas to...

Registration Open for 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA Tour

DALLAS (June 8, 2023) – Registration is officially open for the 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA Tour at Brookhaven Country Club from Nov. 5-12 in Farmers Branch, an inner-ring suburb of Dallas. The event will kick-off on Nov....

Storylines: Select Medical Orange County Cup Presented by Intralinks

OVERALL TOP 5: WHAT A BREAK: After taking April off, ALW has not lost a match since her return.  FIRE SINGLES: Texas Open Championship singles matches were fire – will that continue in Cali? RESERVATION FOR BEN: Ben Johns did not play in this event last year – in all...

Sister Act: Lindsey pairs with Riley, earns a spot in Championship Sunday

Lindsey Newman has always been honest about her abilities.  She has never been one to suggest she’s the best person to play alongside her brother Riley, who is back in another PPA Final. She’s just said what’s on her mind. “If I had a choice, I’d love to play with...

From ‘Nobody’ to Championship Sunday

Jaume Martinez Vich was frustrated. He couldn’t finish. He couldn’t beat the top players and he was struggling.  That was then. And now? “I’m just a Spanish boy living in Hawaii, playing pickleball and making it to Championship Sunday.”  What a ride.  The former...