New format, notable upsets, favorites advance

Day 1 of a new championship and Day 1 of a new format. But a lot of the same for the top players. Ben Johns advanced in singles, mixed doubles and men’s doubles, Anna Leigh Waters advanced in all three brackets as well and the National Championships in Dallas is now...

Stats Preview: Kansas City Open Championship Sunday

Career PPA titles coming into Sunday: Johns 96, Waters 74. We have similar storylines in the men’s and women’s singles. === MEN’S SINGLES === The two winningest men’s singles players continue their rivalry. Ben Johns is the all-time men’s leader in Triple Crowns (17),...

Meghan Dizon Retires from Denver Open Due to Head Injury

The action and excitement of mixed doubles day on Friday was punctured by an unfortunate accident that resulted in Meghan Dizon pulling out of the women’s doubles draw on Saturday.  Federico Staksrud and Dizon were partnered up for mixed doubles and had a successful...

2023 Mid-Season Stats

2023 MEDAL COUNT: TOP 6 MEN: Ben Johns, 21. Riley Newman, 17. JW Johnson, 14. Dylan Frazier, 11. Tyson McGuffin, 11. Matt Wright, 11. TOP 5 WOMEN: Anna Leigh Waters, 25. Catherine Parenteau, 20. Lea Jansen, 13. Anna Bright, 13. Allyce Jones, 7. 2023 FIRST-TIME...

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...

Storylines: OGIO Newport Beach Shootout

OVERALL TOP 5: EYES ON CBS: The mixed doubles final will air on Saturday, April 22 from 1-2pm Eastern on CBS– more national coverage of pickleball. ALL DUBS: 4 on the court for all the action this weekend – no singles. REVOLVING DOOR: Dylan Frazier has played with a...