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India’s Armaan Bhatia Makes History as First Indian to Sign with PPA Tour, MLP
India’s Armaan Bhatia made history recently as he signed a contract with the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP).…
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Dream Manifesting: Yeo Jih-Shian Lives Out Life’s Wish Thanks to Pickleball, Sypik
Yeo Jih-Shian was a lawyer—and he was relatively successful in his chosen profession. But like all of us, Yeo had other…
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Japan’s Yuta Funemizu Aims for Pickleball Glory, But Patience Wearing Thin
Early this year, Japan’s soft tennis legend Yuta Funemizu made history by becoming the first Japanese import to the PPA…
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Jack Wong Hong-kit Aims for Treble in Home Debut at Hong Kong Open 2025
A Triple Crown in the PPA Tour Asia? A Triple Crown in your home town? Sounds ambitious enough, but that’s…
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World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters Shines at ESPYs as Pickleball Steps into Spotlight
(Reuters) – Pickleball phenom Anna Leigh Waters became the first athlete from her sport to attend the ESPY Awards, marking…
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From Doubt to Alpha: Anna Leigh Waters Admits to Being Pickleball Doubter, Now Hopes Sport ‘Grows Even More Internationally’
There’s a strong case to be made that Anna Leigh Waters, the no. 1 women’s pickleball player on the planet,…
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Ben Johns Looks Forward to Pro Pickleball’s Growth, Will Keep Going If Love for Sport Remains
Ben Johns is arguably the GOAT of pickleball. He’s done it all in the pro circuit—and he’s still at the…
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Federico Staksrud, JOOLA Back Together After Brief Breakup
The breakup lasted for six months. Now, they’re back together. In case you’re wondering, we’re talking about superstar pickleball pro…
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Still No. 1 in Asia: Quang Duong Rules Continent in Singles, Doubles in Latest DUPR Rankings
Quang Duong continues to be Asia’s finest in pickleball—and the latest DUPR rankings confirm it as Duong remains the no.…
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Pickleball Star Gabe Tardio Gets Signature G1 Court Shoe from Stria Sport
USA-based footwear brand Stria Sport has officially launched UPA star Gabe Tardio’s signature shoe designed specifically for pickleball. Tardio competes…
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