by Sfapickleball | May 16, 2023 | acrytech, Allyce Jones, Anna Bright, Anna Leigh Waters, atlanta open, Ben Johns, Catherine Parenteau, Championship, Collin Johns, Dekel Bar, Federico Staksrud, Finals, James Ignatowich, Jay Devilliers, Jessie Irvine, Jorja Johnson, JW Johnson, Lea Jansen, Lucy Kovalova, News, pickleball, PPA, pro, Rafa Hewett, Riley Newman, Sports, storylines, Stream, Thomas Wilson, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments, Vivienne David, vizzy
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....
by Sfapickleball | Mar 16, 2023 | All-Access, Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, Catherine Parenteau, Championship, Collin Johns, Collin Shick, Finals, florida open, Jade Kawamoto, johns, Julian Arnold, Lacy Schneemann, Paddles, parenteau, pickleball, PPA, results, sunday, Thomas Wilson, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments, Tyson McGuffin, Uncategorized, waters
“Stats and facts” emerging from the gold medal matches at the Florida Open: Catherine Parenteau reaching the women’s singles final after defeating Anna Leigh Waters raised eyebrows. Collin Shick, the #30 seed, not only reached the men’s singles final, but he also won...
by Sfapickleball | Mar 15, 2023 | Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, Catherine Parenteau, Championship, Collin Johns, Collin Shick, Finals, florida open, Jade Kawamoto, johns, Julian Arnold, Lacy Schneemann, News, pickleball, PPA, pro, results, Thomas Wilson, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments, Tyson McGuffin, Uncategorized, waters
Ben Johns won a triple crown. Again. While for some, that may feel like a slightly boring outcome, it’s a testament to the legacy he’s built within the sport. Not to diminish what the best player in the world did during the extended weekend in Florida, but it’s less...
by Sfapickleball | Mar 12, 2023 | Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, Catherine Parenteau, Championship, Collin Johns, DJ Young, doubles, Featured Player, finalists, Finals, florida open, hot sauce, Jade Kawamoto, johns, Julian Arnold, Lacy Schneemann, News, Paddles, pickleball, Players, PPA, pro, red clay, results, Sports, Thomas Wilson, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments, waters
The last time we saw Darrian (DJ) Young, he had just hit a shot into the middle of the net on match point. He threw his paddle down, straight down. Think about the move a blacksmith makes when striking. Unfortunately, the paddle went down and ricocheted sideways, into...
by Sfapickleball | Mar 7, 2023 | Allyce Jones, Anna Bright, Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, Catherine Parenteau, Championship, Collin Johns, Dylan Frazier, Federico Staksrud, florida open, Food For Thought, hot sauce, James Ignatowich, Jessie Irvine, johns, Jorja Johnson, Julian Arnold, JW Johnson, Lea Jansen, News, pickleball, Players, PPA, pro, red clay, Riley Newman, Sports, storylines, Thomas Wilson, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments, Tyson McGuffin, waters
OVERALL TOP 5: They’re BAAAAAACK: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns are registered for all 3 events and Tyson McGuffin returns from injury. Sunny F-L-A: Temperatures are expected to hit close to 80 degrees – who can take advantage of the more humid conditions on the...
by Sfapickleball | Feb 22, 2023 | AJ Koller, Allyce Jones, Andrea Koop, Anna Bright, Callie Smith, Catherine Parenteau, Championship, Collin Johns, Dekel Bar, Dylan Frazier, Federico Staksrud, Finals, indoor national championships, James Ignatowich, Jessie Irvine, Jorja Johnson, JW Johnson, Lea Jansen, Lucy Kovalova, Matt Wright, minnesota, News, pickleball, Players, PPA, preview, pro, Riley Newman, Sports, storylines, Thomas Wilson, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments, vulcan
OVERALL TOP 5: Opportunity is Knocking LOUDLY! Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters are not playing this event. Who will step up? Under Cover: The adjustment to indoor pickleball (same surface, thanks to Acrytech’s expert court resurfacing) can be significant with...
