PPA Asia
Hong Kong Slam: Shimabukuro and Johnson Reach Final
Hunter Johnson came from a game down to beat Federico Staksrud; Judit Castillo and Andie Dikosavljevic reached a…
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Analysis
Pickleball Wants One Global Future. Hong Kong Exposed the Problem of Getting There.
The Global Pickleball Summit brought commercial leaders and federation officials together in Hong Kong. But a $5,000 development…
South America
Two British Pioneers, 130 Years Apart: Pickleball’s New Chapter in Venezuela
From Albert Cherry’s early tennis court in Caracas to Leon Stango’s introduction of pickleball, British pioneers have helped…
News
Hong Kong Slam: Wong Gets Staksrud Rematch
Wong beat Francis Chi 8-11, 11-0, 11-2 to earn a Staksrud rematch; Alshon’s withdrawal sent Grayson Goldin through…
PPA Asia
Hong Kong Slam 2026: Navratil and JW Johnson Exit
Christopher Haworth beat Zane Navratil and Eric Oncins beat JW Johnson at the Hong Kong Slam, while Hong…
News
Pickleball Introduces Anti-Doping Testing at European Open, but Key Governance Questions Remain
The WPF and EPF will introduce official anti-doping testing at November's European Open in Türkiye. But conflicting effective…
Opinion
Should Pickleball Ban Taunting? Navratil Challenges Calls for New Rules
Maria Ford's celebrations against Genie Bouchard have sparked renewed calls for anti-taunting rules in professional pickleball. Zane Navratil…
Anna Leigh Waters
Anna Leigh Waters Malaysia Showcase: Franklin Apologises
Franklin Malaysia apologised after fans at Anna Leigh Waters’ Petaling Jaya showcase complained of overcrowding and missing VIP…
PPA Asia
Hong Kong Slam 2026: Wild Wins, Haworth Faces Navratil
Joey Wild beat Will MacKinnon on day one of the Hong Kong Slam, while Christopher Haworth and Zane…
PPA Tour
Fahey Doubles Up as Sewing, Schupp and Martinez Vich Claim First PPA Titles at Virginia Beach
Kate Fahey claims double gold at the Virginia Beach Open, including a remarkable mixed doubles comeback. Sofia Sewing,…