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Staksrud Hits 20 — But Sacramento Told a Different Story
Staksrud claimed his 20th PPA title, but Sacramento revealed how difficult it is to dominate across multiple draws.
JW Johnson
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Sacramento Finals Set — And There’s Nowhere Left to Hide
Sacramento’s semi-final day confirmed the expected shape of Championship Sunday, with only Zane Ford’s men’s singles run breaking…
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Sock Knocks Out Johnson as Sacramento Sets Up High-Stakes Quarter-Finals
Jack Sock defeats JW Johnson as Sacramento Open moves into quarter-finals, with key matchups set across all draws.
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Ben Johns Losing Early Isn’t the Story — Expecting It Is
Ben Johns’ early loss in Sacramento isn’t the real story. The expectation around his draw has already changed.
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Sacramento Open Tightens Early as Draw Starts Charging Its Favourites
The Sacramento Open is already testing top players early, with Round of 32 matches demanding far more than…
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Pressure Rising, Control Holding – The PPA Elite Are Being Forced to Solve More
The biggest names still reached the finals at the PPA Greater Zion Cup, but Utah’s semi-finals showed a…
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Greater Zion Cup Preview: Altitude, Gabe Tardio’s Streak, and Anna Leigh Waters’ Utah Test
The Greater Zion Cup arrives in Utah with 1,500 points, altitude challenges, returning stars, and major pressure building…
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MLP 2026 Preview: Why New Jersey and St. Louis Won the Winter While Dallas Collapsed
Major League Pickleball’s 2026 off-season has created clear contenders, exposed front-office failures, and left Dallas facing the cost…
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Veolia Texas Open Quarter-Finals Set as Waters, Johns and Staksrud Advance Through Demanding Round of 16
The Veolia Texas Open has confirmed its quarter-final lineups after a demanding Round of 16 across all five…
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MLP Auction Draft Looms as Challenger Tier Ends and Bright, Johnson Spark Bidding Wars
With 20 premier franchises and no Challenger tier, the 2026 MLP Auction Draft is set for bidding wars…