PPA Tour Walgreens Open Las Vegas: The Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas Strip will take place from August 27 to 31 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Players compete for 1,000 PPA points in this Open-level event, which features a traditional draw schedule with singles, mixed doubles, and gender-specific doubles leading up to Championship Sunday.
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Event Schedule and Format
Thursday, August 28, features women’s and men’s singles through the semifinals. Friday, August 29, includes mixed doubles through the semifinals. Saturday, August 30, features women’s and men’s doubles through the semifinals. Sunday, August 31, is Championship Sunday. This is the fourth PPA Tour stop of the 2025 season.
Women’s Singles Storylines
Top players include Kate Fahey, the top seed aiming for her second 2025 win, and Kaitlyn Christian, the second seed seeking her first singles title since Australia in February. Brooke Buckner, seeded third, is also a player to watch after her recent MLP success. Defending medalists include Anna Leigh Waters, Kate Fahey, and Salome Devidze, though Waters is only competing in doubles.
Men’s Singles Storylines
Key men’s singles players include Federico Staksrud, Dylan Frazier, and Jaume Martinez Vich, the defending medalists. Chris Haworth returns as a dangerous 52 seed. A potential Round of 32 match could see Federico Staksrud face Alexander Crum, who upset Staksrud in Atlanta. Gabe Joseph and Michael Loyd could clash in the Round of 16. John Lucian Goins, who won his first gold in Tennessee, is also a player to watch.
Mixed Doubles Storylines
Top mixed doubles teams include Anna Leigh Waters/Ben Johns, Catherine Parenteau/Riley Newman, and Jorja and JW Johnson. Waters and Johns hold the top seed. “Columbus 5s” Lea Jansen and Noe Khlif are seeded 12th. JW Johnson is not competing, so Jorja Johnson pairs with Jonathan Truong as the fourth seed. Parenteau and Aditya Alshon, seeded second, aim for their first mixed gold together.
Women’s Doubles Storylines
Top women’s doubles teams include Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau, Bright/Waters, and Johnson/Rohrabacher. Bright and Waters are the top seed and did not lose a game in Tennessee. Dizon and Jansen, seeded fifth, are coming off intense MLP battles. Catherine Parenteau and Parris Todd, seeded second, won the Tournament of Champions in 2023, and Todd enters Vegas confident as MLP Champion.
Men’s Doubles Storylines
Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio, the top seed, aim for their fourth win in five PPA events. MLP Champion CJ Klinger pairs with veteran Tyson McGuffin as the fourth seed. Riley Newman and Jay Devilliers, seeded eighth, won bronze in Tennessee. Defending medalists Daniel Daescu and Aditya Alshon, seeded third, return as Team Power Forward seeking another gold.
How to Watch
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | Court / Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 28 | Singles | 2:00pm – 10:00pm | Championship Court – Pickleballtv |
| Thursday, August 28 | Singles | 2:00pm – 10:00pm | Grandstand Court – Pickleballtv |
| Thursday, August 28 | Singles | 4:00pm – 9:00pm | Championship Court – Tennis Channel |
| Friday, August 29 | Mixed Doubles | 2:00pm – 10:00pm | Championship Court – Pickleballtv |
| Friday, August 29 | Mixed Doubles | 2:00pm – 10:00pm | Grandstand Court – Pickleballtv |
| Friday, August 29 | Mixed Doubles | 2:00pm – 7:00pm | Championship Court – Tennis Channel |
| Friday, August 29 | Mixed Doubles | 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Championship Court – FS2 |
| Saturday, August 30 | Gender Doubles | 2:00pm – 10:00pm | Championship Court – Pickleballtv |
| Saturday, August 30 | Gender Doubles | 2:00pm – 10:00pm | Grandstand Court – Pickleballtv |
| Saturday, August 30 | Gender Doubles | 2:00pm – 6:00pm | Championship Court – Tennis Channel |
| Saturday, August 30 | Gender Doubles | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Championship Court – FS2 |
| Friday, August 29 | Finals & Bronze | 1:00pm – 7:00pm | Championship Court – Pickleballtv |
| Friday, August 29 | Bronze Matches | 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Pickleballtv |
| Friday, August 29 | Finals & Bronze | 1:00pm – 7:00pm | Championship Court – Tennis Channel |
| Friday, August 29 | Championship Replays | 10:30pm – 12:30am | FS1 |
Significance
The Walgreens Open marks a major stop on the 2025 PPA Tour, offering top players a chance to earn points, win titles, and showcase their skills on the Las Vegas Strip. With high stakes and strong fields in all divisions, this tournament is shaping up to be a key event of the season.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Walgreens Open Las Vegas
The Walgreens Open runs August 27–31 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Top players include Kate Fahey, Kaitlyn Christian, Federico Staksrud, Anna Leigh Waters, and Ben Johns. Singles, mixed doubles, and gender doubles will be played, with championship matches Sunday. Coverage is available on Pickleballtv, Tennis Channel, FS1, and FS2.