Parenteau to Challenge Waters for PPA Desert Ridge Open Singles Championship
Waters to face willing contender Parenteau, whilst Johns will take on Staksrud on Championship Sunday. In what will be a busy calendar year for the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour, the second event of the year commenced today from the beautiful JW Marriot venue in Phoenix, Arizona. Action kicked off particularly early on the men's side, as dozens of participants battled it out in...
Los Angeles Mad Drops Defeat New York Hustlers 3-1 to Claim MLP Mesa Championship
The top seeded Los Angeles Mad Drops claimed the 2023 Major League Pickleball opener today with a 3-1 win over the New York Hustlers, who were considered the Cinderella story of the tournament. The Mad Drops entered the knockout rounds as the top seed, and earned two wins on the day, shutting out the 4th seeded Florida Smash 3-0 in the semifinal before winning...
Premier Level Semifinal Matchups Set in Major League Pickleball's 2023 Opener
5th Seeded New York Hustlers Pulled Off an Upset Over New Jersey 5's to Punch Ticket to Semifinals. In the first event of the 2023 Major League Pickleball calendar, the Legacy Sports USA facility based in Mesa, Arizona, has been the center of the pickleball universe this weekend. Dozens of the biggest names in the sport have competed across two divisions (Premier and Challenger)...
