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PB Weekly 9/5/2025: Fall Fun & Final Four PPA, Closed Courts Lawsuit

 As the summer sun sets and we move into September, the pickleball world is heating up with some monumental news! From thrilling tour finals to major global partnerships, here's your top 5 weekly recap:

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1️⃣ APP Tour Launches Global Pickleball Alliance! 🌍🤝

In a truly groundbreaking move for the sport's worldwide expansion, the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) announced a new strategic alliance with six international pickleball federations. This partnership aims to create a unified global tour calendar and a streamlined infrastructure for professional players. The alliance, which will debut in 2026, will feature 30 international tournaments, including major stops in Australia, India, and England. This is a massive step towards a truly global pickleball community!


2️⃣ PPA Tour Crowns New Champions in Las Vegas! 🎲🏆

The PPA Tour's Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas Strip delivered some incredible championship matches. In a stunning performance, the duo of Jorja Johnson and Tyra Black took home the women's doubles title, while Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio continued their dominant run, winning the men's doubles final. On the singles side, Hunter Johnson emerged victorious in the men's final, and in a thrilling three-game epic, Kaitlyn Christian outlasted her opponent for the women's singles title. The mixed doubles final saw a powerhouse clash between Anna Leigh Waters/Ben Johns and Tyra Black/Hayden Patriquin, with the former taking home the win. What a weekend of high-stakes play!


3️⃣ Boise Closes Courts After Lawsuit! 😬

In a sobering reminder of the challenges of urban growth, the City of Boise, Idaho, has decided to close two popular pickleball courts at Willow Lane Athletic Complex following a lawsuit from nearby residents. The city will pay a settlement to the couple who sued over noise complaints and will convert the courts to tennis, with the possibility of new courts being built elsewhere. This highlights the ongoing "noise vs. fun" debate that cities are grappling with as the sport's popularity soars.


4️⃣ The First Ever All-Star College Pickleball Tournament! 🎓🌟

College pickleball is getting a major boost! The Collegiate Pickleball Tour, a joint venture between DUPR and the United Pickleball Association, is set to crown the best college teams in the country with a whopping $100,000 prize purse! The inaugural tournament, happening this fall, will be a major step for collegiate pickleball and will surely inspire more universities to create their own teams and programs. The future is bright and on campus!


5️⃣ PPA Tour Heads to Cincinnati Next! 🔜

The PPA Tour train keeps rolling! Following the Vegas excitement, the pros are now preparing for the Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero, a major tournament happening from September 8th-14th. With new rankings and a refreshed energy from the last event, players will be battling for more crucial points and prize money. Get ready for more dinks, drives, and volleys from the pros!


This week's news shows a sport that is not only excelling at the professional level but also actively working to address its challenges and expand its reach in new and exciting ways.


Tags: Pickleball News, PPA Tour, Global Pickleball, Community Issues, Collegiate Pickleball

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