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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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Federico Staksrud Announces Split with adidas Pickleball, JOOLA Reunion Looms
Not too long ago, adidas Pickleball nabbed arguably one of the sport’s biggest stars in world no. 1 Federico Staksrud.…
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Zane Ford Takes Out Anger on Paddle in Epic Meltdown, Reminds Us Pickleball Can Get a Bit Too Heated
Just because pickleball is a sport for all doesn’t mean matches can’t get competitive. They do. In fact, matches can…
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U by Kotex® Teams Up with Anna Leigh Waters to Help Smash Period Stigma in Sports
Pickleball is getting so big that global brands are lining up to partner with topnotch picklers. One of those players…
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