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Anna Leigh Waters Named to TIME100 Sports
Anna Leigh Waters earns a spot on TIME’s inaugural TIME100 Sports list, recognizing her impact on the rise and global growth of pickleball. 🏆 Read More →
Floating Pickleball Hits Lake Pleasant
Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant debuts a new floating pickleball court, adding a one-of-a-kind on-the-water play experience 🌊 Read More →
Nike Steps Onto the Court
Nike has signed pickleball superstar Anna Leigh Waters as the first athlete from the sport to join its global roster, marking a major moment for pickleball’s visibility. 👟 Read More →
ON THE TOUR
Masters Moments Set the Tone for 2026
The PPA kicked off 2026 with the PPA Masters in Rancho Mirage, CA, and Anna Leigh Waters reminded everyone why she remains the player to beat, securing a historic 40th career triple crown. Waters and her mixed doubles partner, Ben Johns, were pushed to a thrilling five-game showdown but ultimately claimed gold over Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin.
On the men’s side, Christopher Haworth captured the singles title, defeating top seeds on his way to the championship match. In men’s doubles, the formidable duo of Ben Johns and Gabriel Tardio cruised to gold, further cementing their reputation as one of the tour’s standout pairings.
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Explore our 2026 Pickleball Tournament Calendar: Major Events & Key Dates to see what other events are coming up this season.
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