PPA Tour
Waters Nears 200 as Las Vegas Tests the Partnerships That Shaped Mesa
Anna Leigh Waters enters the Rate Las Vegas Open two PPA Tour titles short of 200. The draws…
Author: Chris Beaumont
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Analysis
India Has Built a Pathway to Professional Pickleball. Now Comes the Hard Part.
India has connected six Grand Prix tournaments to the Indian Pickleball League's recruitment process, offering domestic singles champions…
MLP
Why Pickleball’s Next Media Stars Might Never Win a Professional Tournament
Sean Muñoz has built a commercial identity in pickleball without becoming a professional player. His story reveals how…
PPA Tour
Barcelona Has the Names. The Draw Will Reveal Whether PPA Tour Europe Has the Depth
PPA Tour Europe opens in Barcelona with five substantial professional draws. Navratil, Goldin, Blatt and Castillo set the…
MLP
MPPT Broadcast Deal: Can Solar Sports Build a Habit?
Manny Pacquiao’s MPPT has secured a broadcast partnership with Solar Sports ahead of its October launch. National distribution…
Analysis
South Korea’s Retail Giants Are Not Waiting for a Pickleball Boom
FILA and Lotte have placed a regulation pickleball court inside a Seoul shopping centre, testing whether retailers can…
MLP
MLP Needs a New Commissioner. What Does the Job Now Require?
Major League Pickleball needs a new commissioner, but replacing Samin Odhwani is about more than choosing a name.…
Africa
Uganda Open Adds Another Link to East Africa’s Emerging Pickleball Circuit
Uganda and Kenya shared the gold medals at the fourth Uganda Open, but the bigger story sits beyond…
Analysis
Six Teams, One Championship: The Questions That Will Decide the 2026 CNPL Playoffs
Twenty-eight matches have produced a detailed map of the 2026 CNPL playoff field. From London's breadth and Toronto's…
Analysis
Ptaszek-Kochis and Bouzidi Double Up as APP’s 50+ Pro Season Finds Its Shape
Karin Ptaszek-Kochis and Youssef Bouzidi led the APP's 50+ professionals with two gold medals each in Overland Park.…