Garnett Impresses in Atlanta With Major Run

Another deep run for Connor Garnett in Atlanta. “Yeah, not exactly fresh as a daisy,” he said after Saturday’s performance where he and Gabe Tardio ran all the way to a fourth-place finish at the Atlanta Open. “One semifinal can be a fluke,” he said. “I want to prove...

Men’s Singles Day Full of Upsets in Atlanta

Christian Alshon beat Ben Johns, Jake Kusmider kept on winning and Connor Garnett finally earned his way into a spot on Championship Sunday. These are upsets, sure, but you didn’t need a crystal ball to see some of this was on the way. When Thursday was finished, and...

Rettenmaier Responds to Pickleball-Smearing Article by the Washington Post

PPA Tour’s Travis Rettenmaier gives his take on a recent article about pickleball in the Washington Post. See the original article here. “I hate pickleball” is the introduction to the column. “Hate” is such a strong word, but one’s enjoyment of the sport is subjective...

Storylines: Acrytech Atlanta Open

OVERALL TOP 5: PACKED HOUSE: Ben Johns, Collin Johns, and Anna Leigh Waters are all in the draw for the first time since Austin in March. PRIME VIEWING: Center Court will be streamed exclusively on Prime Video, part of a 4 tournament World Championship Series....

Prime Video Inks Multiyear Deal With the Professional Pickleball Association

NEW YORK (May 16, 2023) — Widely known as America’s fastest growing sport, pickleball is coming to Prime Video for the first time, thanks to a multiyear agreement with the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour, giving Prime Video exclusive global...

Celebrating Mothers on the PPA Tour

There’s no balance between being a mother and being a pickleball player. “I don’t believe in having balance in life,” said Allyce Jones. “I’m not balancing it,” said Lindsey Newman. “I’m not balancing,” said Brooke Buckner. When it comes to mothers who compete on the...