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2025 Maine Amateur Pickleball Championships Feature Huge Prizes and Opportunities

The 2025 Maine Amateur Pickleball Championships, powered by the Carvana PPA Tour, will be held from July 24-27, 2025, at The Wicked Pickle in South Portland, Maine. This event is part of the nationwide Amateur Pickleball State Championship Series....

PPA Raleigh Challenger Offers Cash Prizes and Ranking Points

The PPA Raleigh Challenger will take place in Raleigh, North Carolina, from December 12-14, 2025. The tournament will be held at PinPoint Pickleball, offering amateur players the chance to compete alongside professional athletes. Tournament Format The event will feature multiple skill...

Zane Navratil Critiques Ben Johns’ Shot at Zimmer Biomet Masters

Zane Navratil Critiques Ben Johns’ Shot: A bold move by Ben Johns during a quarterfinal match at the Zimmer Biomet Masters on Jan. 10 stirred a heated debate in the pickleball community. His high-powered shot aimed at Quang Duong,...

Ben Johns’ Warning Shot at Quang Duong Sparks Controversy on Pickleball Etiquette

Ben Johns’ Warning Shot at Quang Duong: Ben Johns’ powerful shot at Quang Duong during the Zimmer Biomet Masters on Jan. 10 highlighted concerns about unwritten rules in professional pickleball. Collin Johns later explained on the PicklePod podcast that...

Ben Johns’ Blazing Shot Stuns Crowd as The Johns Brothers Prove to be Unstoppable

Ben Johns’ Blazing Shot Stuns Crowd: Ben Johns and Collin Johns dominated their men’s doubles quarterfinal match at the Zimmer Biomet Masters, defeating Quang Duong and Matt Wright 11-0, 11-3 on Jan. 10. The game was one-sided, but a...

Hayden Patriquin and Andrei Daescu Set to Shake Up Men’s Pickleball Rankings in 2025

Hayden Patriquin and Andrei Daescu are playing at a high level in 2025, with both coming close to cracking the top 5 rankings in men’s pickleball. The competition at the top is fierce, making for exciting matches throughout the...

Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin’s Strong Start Faces a New Test in 2025 Pickleball Showdown

Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin’s Strong Start: Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin have become a dominant force in men’s doubles, securing multiple gold medals in late 2024 and a silver at The Masters. As 2025 approaches, the arrival of...

Federico Staksrud and Catherine Parenteau’s Journey to the Top in 2025

Federico Staksrud and Catherine Parenteau: Federico Staksrud has struggled to match his singles and men’s doubles success in mixed doubles, despite playing with Rachel Rohrabacher in 2024. However, a new partnership with Catherine Parenteau at The Masters, where they...

Ben Johns and Federico Staksrud Battle for Glory, A Rivalry That Defines Pickleball Excellence

Ben Johns and Federico Staksrud: Ben Johns continues to dominate pickleball singles rankings, holding the #1 spot, while Federico Staksrud climbs to #2. Both players showcase incredible skill and consistency, with powerful forehands and tactical backhands. Despite Staksrud’s strengths,...

Gabe Tardio’s Journey to Top of Pickleball, Shines with Unique Style and Offensive Play

Gabe Tardio’s Journey to Top of Pickleball: Gabe Tardio’s rapid rise in the pickleball world has been making waves. After Ben Johns asked him to play men’s doubles, Tardio’s profile skyrocketed. With breakthrough performances throug hout 2024, including gold...

Top Pickleball Player Joins Adidas Pickleball, A Bold Move in Pickleball Sponsorships

Pickleball Player Joins Adidas Pickleball: Federico Staksrud, the world’s top men’s pickleball player, has partnered with Adidas Pickleball. The announcement came just a week after he departed from JOOLA. Staksrud will debut his new paddle with Adidas at the...

PPA Pickleball Goes Global in 2025: Melbourne, Australia, and Major U.S. Cities on the Schedule!

PPA Pickleball Goes Global in 2025: The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) is gearing up for another exciting season in 2025, with 26 tournament stops planned throughout the year. As of December 2024, the PPA has revealed the first few...

Rachel Rohrabacher’s Path to Pickleball Stardom, Eyes Greater Success in Women’s Doubles

Rachel Rohrabacher’s Path to Pickleball Stardom: Rachel Rohrabacher has made noticeable strides in her pickleball performance over the past year. Partnering with Anna Bright in women’s doubles, she has proven to be a reliable teammate. However, her mixed doubles...

Catherine Parenteau Shines at The Masters, Winning Over Top Rivals in Women’s Pickleball

Catherine Parenteau Shines at The Masters: Catherine Parenteau started 2025 strong with an impressive performance at The Masters. Alongside Anna Leigh Waters, she defeated top rivals Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher. This match highlighted Parenteau’s ability to adjust her...

Jorja Johnson Leads the Way in Pickleball, Her Growth Highlights Pickleball’s Future

Jorja Johnson Leads the Way in Pickleball: According to the PPA points system, Federico Staksrud has claimed the #1 spot in doubles rankings, surpassing Ben Johns or Collin Johns. This achievement, which reflects his consistent participation and strong performances,...

Federico Staksrud vs Anna Bright: The Battle for Pickleball Supremacy

Federico Staksrud vs Anna Bright: According to the PPA points ranking, Federico Staksrud has taken the #1 spot in doubles, surpassing Ben or Collin Johns. His achievement, fueled by consistent participation and quality performances, raises a broader question in...

Anna Leigh Waters Redefines Pickleball Greatness, Take the Sport to New Heights

Anna Leigh Waters Redefines Pickleball Greatness: Federico Staksrud has claimed the #1 doubles ranking in pickleball, surpassing the reign of Ben or Collin Johns based on the PPA points ranking. This accomplishment highlights his consistency and commitment but also...

Federico Staksrud Makes History with No. 1 Rank in Pickleball Singles and Doubles

Federico Staksrud Makes History with No. 1 Rank: Federico Staksrud’s rise to the top of men’s doubles pickleball marks a milestone in the sport. The Argentine player has claimed the No. 1 spot in men’s singles and doubles, achieving...

2025 Nevada Pickleball Championship Opens Path to World Stage for Winners

2025 Nevada Pickleball Championship: The 2025 Nevada Amateur Pickleball Championships, powered by the Carvana PPA Tour and PIG, will take place from April 4 to April 6 at the Old Mill Pickleball Complex in Mesquite, Nevada. The event invites...

Federico Staksrud Surpasses Collin Johns, Claims No. 1 Spot in PPA Men’s Doubles

Federico Staksrud Surpasses Collin Johns: Federico Staksrud has climbed to the top of the PPA men’s doubles rankings after earning a silver medal at the 2025 Masters tournament. The event, held in Palm Springs, marked a turning point for...