Stats-Wrap: Vulcan Indoor National Championships Finals

Quick hits from the gold medal matches at the Indoor National Championships: First PPA Tour titles for James Ignatowich (Singles and Mixed Doubles) and Dylan Frazier (Men’s Doubles) Women’s Doubles had stats that surpassed any PPA gold medal match from 2022: Shots...

Manic and Measured – Ignatowich and Parenteau Double Up in Minnesota

What a week for James Ignatowich.  Sure, people knew about the ultra-talented pickleball player, but Ignatowich treated the Indoor National Championships in Lakeville, MN like it was his own, personal pitch on Shark Tank. He called himself Big Poppa Jimmy and told...

From Love Connection to Championship Sunday

Julian Arnold has never been shy. Arnold is a talker on the court, not afraid to show his emotions, and has a pretty loud forehand too, so when he started opening his heart Friday evening about his relationship on and off the court with partner Lauren Stratman, it...

Storylines For The 2023 Vulcan Indoor National Championships

OVERALL TOP 5: Opportunity is Knocking LOUDLY! Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters are not playing this event. Who will step up? Under Cover: The adjustment to indoor pickleball (same surface, thanks to Acrytech’s expert court resurfacing) can be significant with...

STORYLINES FOR THE 2023 CARVANA ARIZONA GRAND SLAM

GENERAL: Will we see a triple double triple for Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters (winning singles, doubles, and mixed) to continue their perfect streak in 2023? As of the time that this was posted, Tyson McGuffin is a scratch due to the minor foot injury. His team put...

Contrast of Styles Sets up for a Fun Championship Sunday

Riley Newman and Matt Wright have a certain style.  Anyone who watches pickleball knows what it is – relentless attack, fast-paced, and as Newman says, “Bombs away.” Collin and Ben Johns have a certain style, too. Anyone who watches pickleball knows what it is –...