June 2026
The Battle for the Middle
Professional pickleball's tactical evolution increasingly centres on a narrow strip of court running through the middle. From Federico…
Zane Navratil
Discover Zane Navratil’s pickleball achievements, rankings history, Major League Pickleball success, and growing influence across media, governance, and global instruction.
June 2026
Hit me baby one more time
Gordon Watson examines pickleball's most divisive shot — the body bag. Part strategy, part psychological warfare and part…
June 2026
The End of Predictability in Asian Pickleball
Qualifiers, teenagers and crossover stars upended the PPA Tour Asia at the Kuala Lumpur and Macao Opens in…
June 2026
Five Emerging Asian Players Who Are Changing the Shape of the Regional Game
The Panas Kuala Lumpur Open 2026 revealed a new wave of Asian talent capable of disrupting established hierarchies.…
MLP
Inside Pickleball’s Expanding Ecosystem: MLP Pressure, Asian Breakthroughs and the Hidden Workload Behind the Pro Tour
This week’s World Pickleball Podcast explored PPA Asia, MLP roster pressure, Anna Bright’s behind-the-scenes reality and the growing…
MLP
Kuala Lumpur Open Shows PPA Asia Is Becoming a Player Market, Not Just a Tour
Hien Truong’s dominant Kuala Lumpur Open win highlighted how PPA Tour Asia is becoming a genuine professional ecosystem…
PPA Tour
Five Emerging Asian Pickleball Players to Watch
The Kuala Lumpur Open exposed the depth of Asian pickleball, led by Japan’s Nasa Hatakeyama. Five emerging players…
News
Qualifiers Shake Up the Panas Kuala Lumpur Open 2026
Japanese qualifier Nasa Hatakeyama reaches the men’s singles final and Vietnam’s Truong Vinh Hien nears a first title…
MLP
DUPR Changes, MLPA Expansion And Rankings Pressure Across Pro Pickleball
A fast-paced global pickleball roundup covering rankings pressure, DUPR changes, Asia’s junior pathway, MLPA’s 2026 structure and elite…
News
Vietnamese Players Are No Longer Intimidated by American Pros
The Panas Kuala Lumpur Open is revealing a major shift in international pickleball, with Vietnamese players showing they…