Whitwell & Garnett Triple Crowns, ALW Upset, Global Tour 2026

In this episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, hosts Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson discuss;

* Their personal weeks in pickleball

* PPA Las Vegas - especially Jorja Johnson and Hurricane Tyra Black taking down Anna-Leigh Waters and Anna Bright in the semis and Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio winning their 3rd straight gold

* APP Chicago - Lee Whitwell and her triple crown in the senior division, Shelby Bates and Sofia Sewing taking women’s gold and more

* PPA Tour Asia Sansan Fukuoka - Connor Garnett with a triple crown and Yufei Long medalling yet again

* PPA Tour Australia NSW Pickleball Open - all the results from the latest event Down Under

* The Global Pickleball Alliance led by the APP announcing the first-ever global pickleball pro tour for 2026

* India, Canada and Australia naming their World Cup teams

* "Podium to Worlds" Program Opening Global Pathways for Australian Pickleball Talent

It's a truly jam-packed episode of World Pickleball News!

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