What a high-stakes two weeks it has been! As October closes, the world of pickleball is buzzing with incredible professional tour results, the start of a major international event, and massive anticipation for the World Championships. Here's your top 5 weekly rundown:
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1️⃣ Anna Leigh Waters Bags Her 37th Triple Crown in Vegas! 👑
The Rate Vegas Cup (PPA Tour) delivered spectacular action, and Anna Leigh Waters delivered history, quietly clinching her 37th professional triple crown! She swept the Women's Singles, Women's Doubles (with Anna Bright), and Mixed Doubles (with Ben Johns). Her Men's Singles final against former tennis star Genie Bouchard was a highlight, but her dominance was truly on display throughout the event. She's simply in a league of her own! 🌟
2️⃣ Longest PPA Match EVER: Johns & Tardio Win Epic Vegas Final! 🤯
The Men's Doubles Final at the Rate Vegas Cup was an instant classic! Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio defeated Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu in a grueling, back-and-forth five-game match that clocked in at 2 hours and 27 minutes—the longest in PPA Tour history! Johns and Tardio managed to win 12-10 in the fifth game, solidifying their sixth straight title and providing one of the most memorable matches of the year. If you missed it, find the replay—it's mandatory viewing! 🍿
3️⃣ MLP Cup and World Championships Draw Massive Attention! 🏟️
The entire pickleball community is focused on Dallas, Texas, where the Edward Jones MLP Cup kicks off today, October 31st, immediately followed by the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships! The draws for all divisions of the World Championships have been released, and the anticipation is massive. With celebrity appearances (Dirk Nowitzki!), a massive amateur turnout, and the final professional showdowns of the season, this is set to be the sport's biggest festival ever! 🎉
4️⃣ Global Competition Takes Center Stage at The FORT! 🌍
The Pickleball World Cup is officially underway in Fort Lauderdale, Florida! With over 3,000 participants from more than 60 countries, this event highlights the truly international nature of the sport. Teams from nations like Bermuda, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia are competing, and the event serves as a huge platform for players like tennis star Gavin Manders (Team Bermuda Captain) to continue their competitive careers in a less physically demanding sport. The fight for national pride is fierce! 🏅
5️⃣ The Singles-Only Tournament Trend is Hot! 🔥
Life Time continued to push the envelope for singles play by hosting the inaugural LT Open in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, with a huge $250,000 prize purse! These high-purse, singles-specific tournaments are a testament to the growth of this discipline, which requires incredible physical endurance and strategy. Federico Staksrud and other top singles players delivered incredible performances, underscoring that fitness is a major key to converting late-match points.
This two-week period has been a masterclass in professional pickleball, setting the stage for the biggest events of the year and showcasing the sport's unparalleled global and commercial growth!
Tags: Pickleball News, PPA Tour, MLP Cup, World Championships, Anna Leigh Waters
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