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Worlds was Tama Time! (oh, and another ALW Triple Crown)

Worlds lived up to its billing as the biggest and best pickleball tournament anywhere.

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Wrap up from Worlds

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It was a memorable Championship Sunday in the Lone Star State.

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Titles on the line

Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters playing women's doubles pickleball.

Order of play for Championship Sunday at PPA Worlds

Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright will set a PPA Tour record on Sunday if they win their 18th consecutive women's doubles title together.

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Going for gold

Andrei Daescu and Christian Alshon playing men's doubles pickleball

Alshon, Daescu power past Johns, Tardio to make men’s doubles final

Since reuniting ahead of the 2026-2027 PPA Tour season in August, Alshon and Daescu have now made the finals in all four tournaments they have played together.

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Sock, Goins to clash for men’s singles title

Jack Sock and John Lucian Goins haven't played each other in singles since 2025. Their next meeting will come with the sport's biggest title on the line.

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The Business of ALW: how she became more than an athlete

I've got questions

The Franklin “?” mystery paddle bit has gone on long enough

Champions of tomorrow

PPA contracts earned at 2026 Challenger Showdown

Breaking things down

What’s wrong with Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio?

Fit check

Best dressed at the Opendoor Pickleball World Championships

Anna Leigh Waters unveils signature Nike court shoes at PPA Worlds

Ben Johns admits fashion blindness… then shows up with a perfect fit the next day

Best dressed at PPA Asia 1500 Hong Kong Slam

Best dressed at the Veolia Chicago Cup

Best dressed at the Rate Las Vegas Open

Anna Leigh Waters unveils signature Nike court shoes at PPA Worlds

Ben Johns admits fashion blindness… then shows up with a perfect fit the next day

Best dressed at PPA Asia 1500 Hong Kong Slam

Best dressed at the Veolia Chicago Cup

Best dressed at the Rate Las Vegas Open

Memorable tournament

Worlds was Tama Time! (oh, and another ALW Triple Crown)

Getting vulnerable

The Yips: how Connor Garnett overcame his biggest mental hurdle on the court

Wrap up from Worlds

Worlds Championship Sunday Recap: Johnson, Shimabukuro pull off epic comeback as Waters defends Triple Crown

Titles on the line

Order of play for Championship Sunday at PPA Worlds

Going for gold

Alshon, Daescu power past Johns, Tardio to make men’s doubles final

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The Business of ALW: how she became more than an athlete

I've got questions

The Franklin “?” mystery paddle bit has gone on long enough

Champions of tomorrow

PPA contracts earned at 2026 Challenger Showdown

Breaking things down

What’s wrong with Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio?

Fit check

Best dressed at the Opendoor Pickleball World Championships

Anna Leigh Waters unveils signature Nike court shoes at PPA Worlds

Ben Johns admits fashion blindness… then shows up with a perfect fit the next day

Best dressed at PPA Asia 1500 Hong Kong Slam

Best dressed at the Veolia Chicago Cup

Best dressed at the Rate Las Vegas Open

Anna Leigh Waters unveils signature Nike court shoes at PPA Worlds

Ben Johns admits fashion blindness… then shows up with a perfect fit the next day

Best dressed at PPA Asia 1500 Hong Kong Slam

Best dressed at the Veolia Chicago Cup