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The APP wraps up its three-week run of tournaments in the seaside town of Avalon, New Jersey, with the Sunmed New Jersey Open. After all, what better way to wrap up an exciting stretch of the tournament schedule than by partying on the Jersey Shore? Men’s Pro Singles – Hunter Johnson vs. Eduardo Irizarry View this post on Instagram A post shared by APP TOUR (@officialapptour) Despite his absence from the APP Chicago Open, Hunter Johnson returned to the APP in full form for this tournament. He dominated his side of the bracket without dropping a single game and then…

USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport, has entered into a multi-year partnership with Neo G, a prominent figure in the U.S. support and brace market.  Crafted In Consultation With Medical Professionals In this capacity as its exclusive supports and braces partner, Neo G will extend a 20% discount along with complimentary shipping on Neo-G.com to the 75,000-plus members of USA Pickleball. Neo G’s offerings, crafted in consultation with medical professionals and utilizing premium materials, are geared towards aiding bodily support and rehabilitation, thereby enabling individuals to lead healthy and active lives, regardless of age. View this post…

The Middletown Pickleball Association’s recent 24-hour pickleball marathon was a huge success, drawing 220 participants and raising nearly $1,700 for local charities. Non-Stop Pickleball Action The event was held at Lefferson Park, Middletown, Ohio and featured non-stop pickleball action from noon on Saturday to noon on Sunday. In addition to the pickleball, you could enjoy music, line dancing, cornhole, and food. Doug and Gayle Lear, both avid pickleball players, oversaw the marathon. They started the event six years ago to raise money for the Middletown Community Foundation, which provides grants to local organizations that support education, health, and human services.…

Ex-NFL star and Bachelor/Bachelorette contestant Colton Underwood is organizing the inaugural Pickle! For Purpose tournament in Malibu, partnering with his Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation. Targeting Emotional And Mental Stability The event, scheduled for September 30 at Pepperdine University’s Ralph-Straus Tennis Center, serves as a fundraiser to promote awareness and garner support for the Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act. Participating in this event are notable celebrity figures, including Sophia Bush, Stevan Ditter, Ronald Gladden, Colton Haynes, Harry Jowsey, James Marsden, June Diane Raphael, Geoff Stults, and Michelle Wie. Professional pickleball players Hurricane Tyra Black, Catherine Parenteau, and Callie Jo…

The focal point of a growing intellectual property dispute revolves around the resemblance between the National Collegiate Pickleball Association (NCPA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Unifying Pickleabll And Collegiate Institutions This concern has been raised by the NCAA with regard to the NCPA’s name, highlighting the commonality in their involvement with collegiate sports, as reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune. Noah Suemnick, 22 years of age, established the NCPA in the wake of the pandemic after noting the surge in pickleball’s popularity. The NCPA’s primary objective is to unify pickleball and collegiate institutions, offering resources to aid college…

The Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, witnessed history being made at last weekend’s 2023 PPA Cincinnati Open. Nearly 1,000 players competed in the event, but only one among them achieved a feat never before seen in professional pickleball. Ben Johns earned his 100th PPA title, making him the only player to do so in the history of the sport. It was fitting for him to accomplish it alongside his brother, Collin Johns, in men’s doubles, with the rest of his family sitting courtside. We also saw yet another triple-crown performance from pickleball’s top prodigy, Anna Leigh Waters, and…

The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour has announced that former Top 5 WTA player Eugenie Bouchard will transition from tennis to professional pickleball.  “One Of The Biggest Signings Of The Year” Bouchard is set to make her debut in the pro pickleball circuit in the upcoming 2024 season. Despite reaching the ladies singles final at Wimbledon in 2014, she was handed a decisive defeat by Petra Kvitova, 6-3, 6-0. The PPA has labeled this move “one of the biggest signings of the year.” The impact on Bouchard’s tennis career remains uncertain, as she has not yet commented on the transition. …

The City of Seattle, Seattle Parks Foundation, Amazon, and other community partners will host the Pickleball for All Tournament as part of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan (DAP) next weekend. Seattle Slam Showdown Another downtown event, the Seattle Slam Showdown youth basketball tournament, was held last weekend. Harrell said last week, “These weekends will demonstrate in Downtown how sports create friends, memories, skills, and a sense of belonging. Plus, everyone knows basketball and Downtown Seattle are a match meant to be – past, present, and future.” Building on the feel-good factor the tournament should generate, the Seattle Department of…

Tampa seems to have started a love affair with pickleball. Midtown Tampa has announced that Poprally Pickleball will be hosting pop-up pickleball showdowns from September 22 to 24 on the 6th floor of the Waterview Parking Garage.  The Tampa Pickleball Crew is set to unveil a new membership-based indoor pickleball facility in the Gas Worx development located in Ybor City.  The city is also in the process of adding a multitude of pickleball courts across various locations. Poprally A Wellness-Focused Community Poprally is described as “A wellness-focused community in the heart of Tampa Bay, united in creating a better life…

Lucy Kovalova is a professional pickleball player on the PPA Tour. Lucy hails from Slovakia and is renowned for her composed demeanor on the court. Kovalova maintains her stoic game face as she smacks her trademark two-handed backhands across the court. Having To Lose The Dream Of Pro Tennis The following is an edited version of a conversation that Insider.com had with Lucy, in which she talks about her beginnings in the sport and gives some great advice about managing your body on and off the court. Lucy grew up in Slovakia playing tennis. However, she soon realized she didn’t…