Smith, Young Surprise Johns Brothers in Seattle Quarterfinals

OK, you didn’t see this one coming. No chance.  Maybe your guess was Riley Newman and his new partner Julian Arnold getting it done. Maybe you thought Matt Wright and his new partner, Jay Devilliers, might pull the upset, or maybe you considered some other player on a...

Bright & Ignatowich Get back to Championship Sunday

We know Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters are the undisputed top team in mixed doubles on the PPA Tour. Who’s next?  “We’re in the mix for the No. 2 spot,” said Anna Bright of herself and partner James Ignatowich. “We’re totally in there against every team, but we’re...

Jansen Earns Her Way to Finals, Announces Seattle Will Be Her Last Singles Event

Lea Jansen is back in another singles final. Nothing new. Nothing surprising, either. She’s one of the most-decorated players on tour with 45 medals in all, making her a top-three professional pickleball player in the women’s game. 26 of those medals came in singles,...

Eveloff Passes ‘Challenges,’ Earns First Semifinal on PPA Tour

Twice, during his matches Thursday, and once more after a match, Ryan Eveloff had his paddle challenged. “It doesn’t bother me at all,” he said. It kind of makes sense that AJ Koller and then Pablo Tellez both questioned Eveloff’s paddle. After all, Eveloff hadn’t had...

Stats Wrap from the OH SNAP! Denver Open Gold Medal Matches

MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: Ben Johns and Collin Johns (1) def. Federico Staksrud and Pablo Tellez (3), 11-7, 11-4, 11-4. . MATCH NOTES: Johns brothers: Fourth straight title, ninth this year, and 23rd career. . RALLIES: 1,404 shots. 118 rallies. 11.9 shots per rally. 39.3...