No Joke: Ignatowich’s and Wright’s Paddles Are Good to Go

by | Jun 5, 2023 | All-Access, James Ignatowich, joola, Matt Wright, News, oasis pickleball club, paddle, paddle testing, Paddles, pickleball, PPA, pro, selkirk, Sports, texas open, Tour, Tournaments

There’s no question, James Ignatowich likes to joke around. You’ve seen him treat interviews like it’s Open Mic Night at the Laugh Factory, so when Federico Staksrud challenged his paddle Friday at the Texas Open, Ignatowich thought it was a prank. “My initial thought...

Sister Act: Lindsey pairs with Riley, earns a spot in Championship Sunday

by | Jun 3, 2023 | Anna Bright, Championship, Featured Player, Federico Staksrud, finalists, James Ignatowich, johns, lindsey, Lindsey Newman, Meghan Dizon, mixed doubles, newman, News, paddle tap, Paddles, pickleball, Players, PPA, pro, results, riley, Riley Newman, selkirk, Sports, texas open, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments, waters

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...

From ‘Nobody’ to Championship Sunday

by | Jun 2, 2023 | All-Access, Championship, Championship Sunday, Featured Player, Finals, juame, Juame Martinez Vich, martinez vich, pickleball, Player, PPA, pro, Sports, spotlight, Tour, Tournament

Jaume Martinez Vich was frustrated. He couldn’t finish. He couldn’t beat the top players and he was struggling.  That was then. And now? “I’m just a Spanish boy living in Hawaii, playing pickleball and making it to Championship Sunday.”  What a ride.  The former...

Storylines: Selkirk Texas Open

by | May 31, 2023 | Championship, Finals, News, oasis pickleball club, pickleball, PPA, pro, pro pickleball 2023, selkirk, Sports, storylines, texas open, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments

OVERALL TOP 5: TRIPLE TRIPLE: Anna Leigh Waters is looking to win 3 Triple Crowns in a row for the first time ever. LARGEST TOURNEY IN PPA HISTORY…AGAIN: Over 1,500 players tops the 1,400 in Atlanta two weeks ago. SHOT-GUNNING FOR A REPEAT – Tyson McGuffin won singles...