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One group in Colorado is serving up “simplified pickleball” to help the sport be more accessible to players with Alzheimer’s disease.
The latest team updates are in from Major League Pickleball. See which teams made trades and which took advantage of the waiver wire period.
Professional pickleball fans rejoice! 🙌 The APP Tour has announced that they plan to double the number of events in 2025.
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Fierce Competition at the Pickleball World Championships
The first round of the MLP Playoffs in Dallas, Texas proved to be an exciting showdown. In the Premier League, the Dallas Flash Pickleball and Texas Ranchers displayed their resilience, fighting back to secure wins and advance to the semifinals. Meanwhile, in the Challenger League, Miami Pickleball Club showcased their dominance, while Jaume Martinez Vich led the charge for the Atlanta Bouncers, who ultimately clinched their spot in the next round. Get ready for round 2 of the Playoffs to see which teams claim victory!
The Pickleball World Championships also took place in Dallas and as one of the last events before finals, the competition was fierce. Michael Loyd dominated the men’s singles event, defeating top pros Ben Johns, JW Johnson, and Quang Duong to earn his place in the gold medal match against Federiko Staksrud. Staksrud showcased his skill and ultimately clinched the gold medal. Staksrud proved to be a standout performer, also securing a bronze medal in both men’s doubles and mixed doubles. Meanwhile, in women’s doubles, Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau once again faced off against Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher in the finals. This time, Bright and Rohrabacher came emerged victorious. It’s clear that this matchup is one to keep an eye on, as it promises to deliver more excitement in the future.
For a full recap on these events, check out the following:
- Texas And Dallas Come From Behind To Advance In Major League Pickleball Premier Playoffs
- Three Medals For Staksrud And Waters At Pickleball World Championships
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for more pro pickleball action in November!
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