World Pickleball News

Japan Pickleball Association Launches First National Rankings

Japan Pickleball Association Launches First National Rankings

Chris Beaumont

The Japan Pickleball Association has published its first-ever official national rankings, marking a major step toward formalising competitive pickleball across the country.

Japan Pickleball Association Launches First National Rankings

Chris Beaumont

The Japan Pickleball Association has published its first-ever official national rankings, marking a major step toward formalising competitive pickleball across the country.

Simone Kessell Renews JOOLA Australia Deal After Dominant 2025

Simone Kessell Renews JOOLA Australia Deal After Dominant 2025

Chris Beaumont

Australian pickleball star Simone Kessell has renewed her ambassador partnership with JOOLA Australia after a dominant 2025 season, reinforcing her status as one of the leading figures in the global...

Simone Kessell Renews JOOLA Australia Deal After Dominant 2025

Chris Beaumont

Australian pickleball star Simone Kessell has renewed her ambassador partnership with JOOLA Australia after a dominant 2025 season, reinforcing her status as one of the leading figures in the global...

PPA 2025 Men’s Rankings: Ben Johns Chased by Hayden Patriquin

PPA 2025 Men’s Rankings: Ben Johns Chased by Hayden Patriquin

Chris Beaumont

The PPA Tour’s final men’s rankings for 2025 reveal a narrowing gap at the top. Ben Johns still leads, but Hayden Patriquin’s rise and a deepening field signal that pickleball’s...

PPA 2025 Men’s Rankings: Ben Johns Chased by Hayden Patriquin

Chris Beaumont

The PPA Tour’s final men’s rankings for 2025 reveal a narrowing gap at the top. Ben Johns still leads, but Hayden Patriquin’s rise and a deepening field signal that pickleball’s...

Lithuanian Open 2026 Targets 300 Players in Baltic Pickleball Push

Lithuanian Open 2026 Targets 300 Players in Baltic Pickleball Push

Chris Beaumont

The Lithuanian Pickleball Federation has opened registration for the Lithuanian Open 2026, targeting a record-breaking 300 players as it positions the event as a major Northern European tournament. Backed by...

Lithuanian Open 2026 Targets 300 Players in Baltic Pickleball Push

Chris Beaumont

The Lithuanian Pickleball Federation has opened registration for the Lithuanian Open 2026, targeting a record-breaking 300 players as it positions the event as a major Northern European tournament. Backed by...

UPA Denies Appeal, Japan Trip Ends Pro Careers

UPA Denies Appeal, Japan Trip Ends Pro Careers

Chris Beaumont

The United Pickleball Association has denied the appeal of Ryan Fu, James Ignatowich, and Vivian Glozman, cementing their contract terminations after a controversial Japan trip. With claims of double standards...

UPA Denies Appeal, Japan Trip Ends Pro Careers

Chris Beaumont

The United Pickleball Association has denied the appeal of Ryan Fu, James Ignatowich, and Vivian Glozman, cementing their contract terminations after a controversial Japan trip. With claims of double standards...

David Lloyd Sued Over £60m Pickleball Sports Gardens Plan

David Lloyd Sued Over £60m Pickleball Sports Gardens Plan

Chris Beaumont

A high-stakes legal battle has erupted in the UK as tennis legend David Lloyd is sued by David Lloyd Leisure over his £60 million pickleball-focused “Sports Gardens” project, highlighting the...

David Lloyd Sued Over £60m Pickleball Sports Gardens Plan

Chris Beaumont

A high-stakes legal battle has erupted in the UK as tennis legend David Lloyd is sued by David Lloyd Leisure over his £60 million pickleball-focused “Sports Gardens” project, highlighting the...