by Sfapickleball | Feb 22, 2023 | AJ Koller, Allyce Jones, Andrea Koop, Anna Bright, Callie Smith, Catherine Parenteau, Championship, Collin Johns, Dekel Bar, Dylan Frazier, Federico Staksrud, Finals, indoor national championships, James Ignatowich, Jessie Irvine, Jorja Johnson, JW Johnson, Lea Jansen, Lucy Kovalova, Matt Wright, minnesota, News, pickleball, Players, PPA, preview, pro, Riley Newman, Sports, storylines, Thomas Wilson, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments, vulcan
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...
by Sfapickleball | Feb 13, 2023 | 2023 season, AJ Koller, Allyce Jones, Andrea Koop, Anna Bright, Anna Leigh Waters, arizona, Ben Johns, Callie Smith, carvana, Catherine Parenteau, Championship, Collin Johns, Dekel Bar, Dylan Frazier, Federico Staksrud, Finals, Food For Thought, grand slam, Jessie Irvine, johns, Jorja Johnson, Julian Arnold, JW Johnson, Lea Jansen, Lucy Kovalova, Matt Wright, News, Paddles, pickleball, Players, PPA, predictions, pro, Riley Newman, Sports, storylines, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments, Tyson McGuffin, waters
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...
by Sfapickleball | Feb 10, 2023 | 2022 season, AJ Koller, Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, broadcast, Callan Dawson, Championship, Finals, Food For Thought, Jessie Irvine, johns, medalist, News, pickleball, Players, PPA, pro, Rafa Hewett, results, review, Riley Newman, Sports, Tour, Tournament, Vivienne David, waters
Two words sum up a breakout season for the PPA in 2022: Big Firsts. 2022 was massive. The season included multiple national TV appearances, new celebrity events, new medalists, and new tournaments that highlighted what was an unforgettable year! Read on to look back...
by Sfapickleball | Feb 3, 2023 | AJ Koller, Anna Bright, Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, desert ridge, Finals, Jessie Irvine, johns, JW Marriott, Lucy Kovalova, Matt Wright, mixed doubles, News, pickleball, Players, PPA, pro, results, Riley Newman, Sports, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments, waters
All of the top eight mixed doubles teams advanced to the quarterfinals, and all of the top four teams advanced to the semis. You’ll rarely see an upset-free day of pickleball like this one. There was also plenty of excitement from start to finish on Friday, and a...
by Sfapickleball | Feb 2, 2023 | Anna Bright, Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, Callie Smith, Catherine Parenteau, Championship, Collin Johns, desert ridge, Finals, Jessie Irvine, johns, JW Johnson, JW Marriott, Lucy Kovalova, Matt Wright, News, pickleball, Players, PPA, preview, pro, Riley Newman, Sports, Thomas Wilson, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments, Vivienne David, waters
The picturesque JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix acts as the home for this week’s action! MIXED DOUBLES: It goes without saying that several PPA superstars are making a concerted effort to knock off Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters. Riley Newman and...
by Sfapickleball | Feb 2, 2023 | 2023 season, Anna Bright, Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, Callie Smith, Catherine Parenteau, Championship, Collin Johns, desert ridge, Finals, Food For Thought, Jay Devilliers, Jessie Irvine, johns, JW Johnson, JW Marriott, Lucy Kovalova, Matt Wright, News, pickleball, Players, PPA, pro, Riley Newman, Sports, storylines, Thomas Wilson, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments, Tyson McGuffin, Vivienne David, waters
Another big week on the PPA Tour kicks off with some exciting storylines for fans to follow and look for. Read on for more! QUICK HITS: Will there be a 2nd consecutive “double triple crown” for now 16-year-old Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns to start the 2023 season...
