In this episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, hosts Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson discuss;

* Their personal weeks in pickleball

* PPA Las Vegas – especially Jorja Johnson and Hurricane Tyra Black taking down Anna-Leigh Waters and Anna Bright in the semis and Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio winning their 3rd straight gold

* APP Chicago – Lee Whitwell and her triple crown in the senior division, Shelby Bates and Sofia Sewing taking women’s gold and more

* PPA Tour Asia Sansan Fukuoka – Connor Garnett with a triple crown and Yufei Long medalling yet again

* PPA Tour Australia NSW Pickleball Open – all the results from the latest event Down Under

* The Global Pickleball Alliance led by the APP announcing the first-ever global pickleball pro tour for 2026

* India, Canada and Australia naming their World Cup teams

* “Podium to Worlds” Program Opening Global Pathways for Australian Pickleball Talent

It’s a truly jam-packed episode of World Pickleball News!

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Chris Beaumont

Founder and Editor-in-Chief
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chris Beaumont is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of World Pickleball Magazine. Chris follows the global game closely, reporting on the latest news, developments, stories and tournaments from all five continents. He also hosts the World Pickleball Podcast, interviewing people at…

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