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Hong Kong
PPA Hong Kong Slam: Patriquin and Staksrud Stun Johns and Tardio, Waters Doubles Up
Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud beat the top seeds without dropping a game, Anna Leigh Waters took two golds, and Hunter Johnson and Andie Dikosavljevic went back to back in...
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Australia
PPA Australia Pickleball Cup: Hunter Johnson Wins Brisbane, Tardio and Black Double Up
Top seed Hunter Johnson edged Christian Alshon in a three-game men's singles final in Brisbane, while Gabe Tardio and Tyra Black each left the PPA Tour's biggest Australian event with...
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PPA Tour
200 and Counting: Anna Leigh Waters Hits a Historic Milestone in Chicago
Anna Leigh Waters swept the Veolia Chicago Cup for her 45th Triple Crown and 200th PPA Tour title, while Roscoe Bellamy stunned top seed Chris Haworth in men's singles.
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APP Tour
APP Unveils 2027 Season: Pro Prize Money Doubles and Every Stop Goes National TV
The Association of Pickleball Players announced its 2027 calendar: 12 nationally televised US stops, more than 60 events worldwide and double the professional prize money.
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PPA Tour
PPA Virginia Beach Open: Kate Fahey Takes Double Gold as First-Time Champions Shine
With Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters sitting out, the PPA Virginia Beach Open crowned a wave of new champions. Kate Fahey won singles and mixed, and two first-time teams...
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