Road to the English Open 2026
The Best Version of Me Only Shows Up Sometimes
After a month documenting twelve players on the Road to the English Open, Chris Beaumont realises he is…
English Open pickleball
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Road to the English Open 2026
Road to the English Open: When a Hobby Starts Becoming Part of Who You Are
By Week Four, the Road to the English Open is no longer just about preparation. For the players…
Europe
Road To The English Open Week Three: The Cost Of Chasing It
Three weeks into the Road to the English Open, the tournament is no longer just a date in…
Europe
The Closer The English Open Gets, The More Real It Becomes
Two weeks into the Road to the English Open, the tournament is becoming real for the players involved.…
Europe
The English Open Is Still Weeks Away. Their Lives Have Already Changed.
World Pickleball Magazine begins its Road to the English Open series by following the lives, sacrifices and ambitions…
May 2026
Inside the English OPEN: How a Global Event Is Actually Built
From the outside, the English OPEN is scale and spectacle. From the inside, it’s a logistical operation built…
Asia
Vietnam’s Pickleball Rise, English Open Costs, and Gamma Bankruptcy
Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson discuss Vietnam’s fast-growing pickleball scene, English Open registrations, tournament entry costs, churches in…
News
PPA Asia, Nick Kyrgios, and the English Open in Global Pickleball Focus
Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson discuss the latest PPA action, PPA Asia’s growth, Nick Kyrgios’ deeper move into…