Professional Tournament Coverage

After a few weeks off the pros headed back to Arizona as the PPA Mesa Arizona Cup main draw kicked off today. The format this week is back to the progression draw so all five disciplines were action (women’s doubles, men’s doubles, mixed doubles, men’s singles and women’s singles). Jack Sock received a double bye in mixed doubles so his opening round with Catherine Parenteau...

The longest-standing PPA Tour tournament kicks off this week in Mesa, Arizona, with big names returning to tournament play after a short hiatus since the Masters.  Returning to the tour While all of the PPA Tour draws continue to deepen, the men’s singles draw presents the biggest opportunities for a new champion to emerge. The start to the 2024 season has already shown that...

James Ignatowich is widely regarded as an exciting player on the PPA Tour with powerful drives, quick hands, and an energetic approach to the game. In Saturday’s mixed doubles semifinal match at the Desert Ridge Open, he proved exactly why he has earned his reputation: Ignatowich hit an around-the-post (ATP) shot that not only impressed pickleball fans but also secured the number one spot on...