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Freeman and McGuffin’s Stunning Upset Sets Stage for High-Stakes Bristol Open Quarterfinal

Max Freeman and Tyson McGuffin Bristol Open Run: At the PPA Tour Bristol Open in East Tennessee, new men’s doubles teams have reached the quarterfinals after winning their matches on Friday. The No. 11 seeds, Max Freeman and Tyson...

New Power Duo: JW Johnson and Andrei Daescu Stun Rivals in PPA Tour Debut

JW Johnson and Andrei Daescu Pickleball Team: Two new men’s doubles pairs have advanced to the quarterfinals of the PPA Tour event in East Tennessee. The No. 3 seeds, JW Johnson and Andrei Daescu, teamed up for the first...

Shakeups and Surprises: New Teams and Unexpected Twists Ignite Veolia Bristol Open Doubles

PPA Tour Veolia Bristol Open Doubles: The Veolia Bristol Open continues on Friday with men’s and women’s doubles matches, advancing through the quarterfinal round. Fans can expect exciting matchups and some changes in the draw due to injuries and...

Game-Changing DUPR Algorithm Redefines Pickleball Rankings—What Every Player Needs to Know

DUPR Algorithm Pickleball Rating Update: Pickleball players and tournament directors can learn about a major update to the DUPR rating system in a live webinar on Tuesday, August 12 at 12 p.m. CT. Pickleball Play Solutions is hosting the...

Pickleball Takes Over Grand Central: Celebrities and Fans Rally for National Pickleball Day in NYC

National Pickleball Day Grand Central: National Pickleball Day and the sport’s 60th birthday were marked with a special event on Friday morning at Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The celebration included a live broadcast on FOX &...

Master the Art of Pickleball: Mark Price Reveals Game-Changing Reset and Recovery Secrets

Pickleball Shot Reset Techniques: Mark Price explains how players can improve their pickleball game by learning to reset and recover after difficult shots. He emphasizes the importance of simplifying movements, moving quickly, and keeping the paddle in an attack...

Serve Up Fun for a Cause: Pickleball Palooza Fundraiser Brings Community Together for Kids’ Health

Pickleball Palooza Charity Tournament: Young & Healthy will host Pickleball Palooza, a fundraising event, on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the iPickle Courts in Arcadia County Park. The event invites people to join in...

Pickleball Pros Reveal Game-Changing Secrets Behind the Two-Handed Backhand Dink

Pickleball Two-Handed Backhand Dink Techniques: The two-handed backhand dink has become an essential shot in modern pickleball. Since 2020, top players like Ben Johns, Matt Wright, and Andre Deescu have started adding it to their games. Now, more pros...

Sarasota Soars to No. 1: New Study Reveals America’s Pickleball Court Capital

Pickleball Courts Per Capita Rankings: A new study by PodPlay Technologies reveals Sarasota, Florida, as the top U.S. city for pickleball courts per capita. Sarasota offers 26.14 courts per 100,000 people, with 38 indoor and 29 outdoor courts across...

James Ignatowich Reveals the Secret to a Game-Changing Two-Handed Backhand Dink in Pickleball

James Ignatowich Pickleball Backhand Dink: James Ignatowich, a top pickleball pro, teaches how to master the two-handed backhand dink in a detailed video lesson. He explains the best grip, footwork, paddle positioning, and shot technique needed to take control...

Game On: St. Peter’s Field Unveils New Pickleball Courts and Free Beginner Lesson in Hebron

St. Peter’s Field Pickleball Courts Opening: The Town of Hebron has opened new pickleball courts at St. Peter’s Field, next to Hebron Elementary School on Route 85. Beginners can attend a “Pop-Up Pickleball” lesson on August 21 from 6...

Pickleball Fever Hits Winnipeg: National Championship Set to Draw 700+ Players Across All Ages

Pickleball Canada National Championship Winnipeg: Winnipeg will host the Pickleball Canada National Championship from August 19 to 24 at the Taylor Tennis Centre. The event will bring together more than 700 athletes ranging in age from under 18 to...

Mendham’s “Pickleball For A Cause” Serves Up Fun—and Food—for Local Families in Need

Pickleball For A Cause event Mendham: The Mendham Recreation Department will hold “Pickleball For A Cause” next weekend at the Mt. Pleasant Courts, 40 Mt. Pleasant Road. The free lessons and play sessions on August 17 and 18 will...

Discover Pickleball: Tumbleweed’s New Beginner Class Promises Fun and Skills in Chandler

Tumbleweed Pickleball Beginner Class Chandler: A new entry-level pickleball class will be held at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center in Chandler from September 2 to September 23, 2025. The course is designed for beginners who want to learn the rules,...

Indian Pickleball Association Names Franklin X-40 as Official Ball—A Game-Changing Move for India’s Fastest-Growing Sport

Indian Pickleball Association Franklin X-40 Deal: The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) has officially chosen the Franklin X-40 as the official pickleball for India. This decision comes through a new partnership with Franklin Sports, a global leader in sporting goods....

Meet the Atlanta Pickleball Queens: How Friendship and Fun Sparked a 300-Member Women’s Movement

Atlanta Pickleball Queens women’s Community: Suzanne Ockleberry, a resident of Atlanta, has turned her passion for pickleball into a growing group called the Atlanta Pickleball Queens, now with over 300 members. The group welcomes women of all skill levels...

Pickleball Fever Sweeps Hibbing: Positively Pickled Tournament Rallies Community for Scholarships

Positively Pickled Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser: The second annual Positively Pickled Pickleball Tournament was held last weekend at the Bennett Park outdoor courts in Hibbing, Minnesota, drawing around 50 players. The event, a fundraiser for the Hibbing College Foundation, featured...

Grant-Funded Benches Transform Houghton Lake Pickleball Courts into a Community Hub

Houghton Lake Pickleball Club Improvements: The Houghton Lake Pickleball Club has installed two new 8-foot polywood benches on its courts, funded by a $1,025 grant from the Roscommon County General Fund and the Linda Chwan & Ken Deperro Memorial...

Calvert City Pickleball Turns Tournament Triumph Into $5,000 Gift for Local Nursing Home

Calvert City Pickleball Community Donation: The Calvert City Pickleball organization has donated $5,000 to Calvert Nursing and Rehab. The funds came from their 2025 Calvert City Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament, held in May, and will support programs and residents...

Stretch, Sip, and Serve: Pickle and Pint Unveils Unique Yoga-Pickleball Social in Largo

Pickle and Pint Yoga Pickleball Social: The Pickle and Pint facility in Largo, Florida, will host a Yoga and Pickleball Social on Sunday, August 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will feature a one-hour all-levels yoga...