PPA Tour Men Players Ranking: The Veolia Bristol Open starts on Wednesday, August 6, in Tennessee, and top men’s players are set to compete in both singles and doubles. Federico Staksrud of Argentina leads the rankings in both categories, while several American players aim to close the gap in the PPA Tour standings.
Men’s Singles Rankings Before Bristol
Federico Staksrud enters the tournament ranked number one in men’s singles with 16,200 points from 19 events. Right behind him is Hunter Johnson of the United States, who has 14,300 points, also from 19 tournaments.
Connor Garnett is third with 10,725 points. Jaume Martinez Vich from Spain ranks fourth, and Ben Johns is in fifth with 7,037.5 points, despite only playing in 11 events so far this season.
Other top-ranked singles players include Tyson McGuffin, Christian Alshon, Dylan Frazier, Michael Loyd, and Jack Sock. These players will all be fighting for better placements and higher points in the Veolia Bristol Open.
| Rank | Player | Country | Age | Tournaments Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federico Staksrud | ARG | 29 | 19 | 16,200 |
| 2 | Hunter Johnson | USA | 31 | 19 | 14,300 |
| 3 | Connor Garnett | USA | 28 | 17 | 10,725 |
| 4 | Jaume Martinez Vich | ESP | 31 | 18 | 7,250 |
| 5 | Ben Johns | USA | 26 | 11 | 7,037.5 |
| 6 | Tyson McGuffin | USA | 35 | 10 | 5,150 |
| 7 | Christian Alshon | USA | 25 | 9 | 4,800 |
| 8 | Dylan Frazier | USA | 23 | 17 | 4,450 |
| 9 | Michael Loyd | USA | 26 | 16 | 3,650 |
| 10 | Jack Sock | USA | 32 | 15 | 3,550 |
Men’s Doubles Rankings Match Singles
The men’s doubles rankings look nearly identical to singles. Federico Staksrud again leads the chart with 16,200 points. Hunter Johnson is second, followed by Connor Garnett in third place.
Jaume Martinez Vich remains fourth, and Ben Johns holds fifth place with his strong performance across limited appearances. The same names fill out the rest of the top 10: Tyson McGuffin, Christian Alshon, Dylan Frazier, Michael Loyd, and Jack Sock.
This tight field means every match at Bristol could have a major impact on the rankings.
| Rank | Player | Country | Age | Tournaments Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federico Staksrud | ARG | 29 | 19 | 16,200 |
| 2 | Hunter Johnson | USA | 31 | 19 | 14,300 |
| 3 | Connor Garnett | USA | 28 | 17 | 10,725 |
| 4 | Jaume Martinez Vich | ESP | 31 | 18 | 7,250 |
| 5 | Ben Johns | USA | 26 | 11 | 7,037.5 |
| 6 | Tyson McGuffin | USA | 35 | 10 | 5,150 |
| 7 | Christian Alshon | USA | 25 | 9 | 4,800 |
| 8 | Dylan Frazier | USA | 23 | 17 | 4,450 |
| 9 | Michael Loyd | USA | 26 | 16 | 3,650 |
| 10 | Jack Sock | USA | 32 | 15 | 3,550 |
Tournament Coverage
Fans can follow all the action live on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App. Every round of the tournament will be broadcast, offering full access to top-level pickleball matches.
The tournament promises exciting showdowns, especially with many of the top 10 players competing in both singles and doubles events.
What to Expect Next
With Federico Staksrud leading in both singles and doubles, all eyes will be on whether he can keep his top spots. Hunter Johnson and Connor Garnett are close behind and could overtake him with strong finishes.
The Veolia Bristol Open results will shape the road to the PPA Tour Championship later this year. Players will try to gather more points, improve their seeds, and gain momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Men Players Ranking
The Veolia Bristol Open begins August 6 in Tennessee. Federico Staksrud leads the men’s singles and doubles rankings. American players like Hunter Johnson and Ben Johns will look to gain ground. Fans can watch every match live on Pickleballtv and its app during the PPA Tour’s return to action.