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Staksrud and Fahey Shine at the PPA Sacramento OpenNews

Staksrud and Fahey Shine at the PPA Sacramento Open

Federico Staksrud and Kate Fahey delivered dominant performances to win the singles titles at the PPA Sacramento Open, highlighting an exciting weekend on the Carvana PPA Tour.

Champions Crowned at the 2026 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in NaplesNews

Champions Crowned at the 2026 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples

Champions were crowned during an exciting Championship Saturday at the 2026 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Florida. Anna Leigh Waters captured a double crown while standout performances from Kat Stewart and Dustin Boyer highlighted one of the most memorable editions of the tournament

The Numbers Behind the Pickleball BoomNews

The Numbers Behind the Pickleball Boom

Pickleball is often described as the fastest-growing sport in America. But where do those numbers actually come from? A closer look at the SFIA participation reports reveals how the sport’s explosive growth is measured in the United States.

Watch the U.S. Open Pickleball Finals LiveNews

Watch the U.S. Open Pickleball Finals Live

The final days of the 2026 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships are here. Watch the finals live from Naples as the tournament celebrates its 10th anniversary with exciting championship matches and a vibrant atmosphere at East Naples Community Park.

Day 6 at the U.S. Open: Mixed Doubles Ignite the Atmosphere in NaplesNews

Day 6 at the U.S. Open: Mixed Doubles Ignite the Atmosphere in Naples

Pro Mixed Doubles took center stage on Day 6 of the Franklin U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples as top teams including Waters/DeVilliers, Fudge/Livornese and Sewing/Diamond delivered strong performances in front of a vibrant crowd.

Day 5 — The Road to the Semifinals Turns Dramatic in NaplesNews

Day 5 — The Road to the Semifinals Turns Dramatic in Naples

Four elite teams remain in the Women’s Pro Doubles draw at the 2026 US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples. Fudge/Sewing, Bates/Van Reek, Stewart/Oshiro and Waters/Waters battle for a place in the final.

Naples Begins to Reveal Its True ContendersNews

Naples Begins to Reveal Its True Contenders

Seone Mendez emerges as a major contender in pro singles while Dhiren Patel captures gold in a dramatic 40+ final. Day 4 in Naples begins to shape the road to Championship Saturday.

Inside the courts, crowds, and rising tension of the 2026 US Open Pickleball Championships.News

Inside the courts, crowds, and rising tension of the 2026 US Open Pickleball Championships.

By the third day of the 2026 US Open Pickleball Championships, the energy in Naples begins to change. Early rounds give way to tighter matches, the crowds start claiming their seats around Championship Court, and the tournament slowly reveals the players capable of making a serious run toward the finals.

Pickleball’s “Million-Dollar Girl”: The Numbers Behind Anna Leigh Waters’ DominanceNews

Pickleball’s “Million-Dollar Girl”: The Numbers Behind Anna Leigh Waters’ Dominance

Anna Leigh Waters has built one of the most dominant streaks in professional pickleball history. At just 18 years old, the world No.1 has won 22 consecutive singles tournaments, establishing a level of dominance rarely seen in the sport.