PPA Tour
Théo Platel: The Accountant Who Conquered Europe
Théo Platel won 12 titles from his first 10 tournaments of 2026 with an analytical approach to pickleball…
May 2026
Browse World Pickleball Magazine’s May 2026 archive for pickleball news, player stories, tournament reports, equipment coverage, and analysis.
MLP
Louis Laville: How a ‘Ridiculous’ Sport Made a Pioneer
Louis Laville has 87 pro gold medals and was the first European to reach a 6.0 DUPR. His…
Culture
Seymour Rifkind: The Man Who Wrote His Goals in Cement
Seymour Rifkind writes his goals where others can see them. From gymnastics to marathons to competitive pickleball, his…
Culture
Molly O’Donoghue: Rebuilding a Career Through Pickleball
Forced out of tennis by ulcerative colitis, Molly O’Donoghue found pickleball in Melbourne and became a European Championship…
Equipment
The Fire Chief Who Found Pickleball: Clare Frank’s One-Year Quest
Clare Frank, a California fire chief, went from picking up a paddle to competing nationally in just one…
Opinion
Lee Whitwell: The Game You Don’t See Is the One That Matters
The game you don’t see is the one that matters. Lee Whitwell explores the mental patterns, emotional triggers,…
Opinion
Editor’s Notes: May 2026
Growth has stopped being the story. The May 2026 issue of World Pickleball Magazine looks at what’s being…