Frazier, Sock return to competition at the Mesa Arizona Cup
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 hits insane ATP, lands top spot on ESPN SportsCenter
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...
Jack Sock takes home gold with Graf, Agassi at Pickleball Slam 2
When Selkirk Sport’s Jack Sock made the switch from professional tennis to professional pickleball, he said he hoped to help bridge the gap between tennis and pickleball players. He took a step in that direction Sunday night as he participated in the Pickleball Slam 2, an event that pitted together tennis greats in a pickleball showdown. The whole event was broadcast in primetime on...
