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...

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...

Problems and Partners and Putting It Together

Lucy Kovalova considers herself one of the lucky ones.  It’s rough out there on the PPA Tour and finding a person to coexist with on the court isn’t exactly the easiest thing to do. There are things to consider – playing style, compatibility, energy, and attitude. All...

When Pressure Leads to Relief: Waters Wins Again

As the wins start to pile up and the triple crowns keep coming, the numbers start to lose their meaning.  It’s hard to understand what 112-2 truly means. It seems made up.  Officially, Anna Leigh Waters isn’t unbeatable, but her success this season is something north...

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...