The PPA Tour headed to Dallas for the PPA Texas Open. Men’s singles featured a slew of initial upsets, but the top players still managed to come out on top with Ben Johns taking the gold and reclaiming the #1 spot on tour. Women’s singles featured a pro-packed semi-final with an uncharacteristic loss by Anna Leigh Waters. Lea Jansen ultimately earned the gold medal over Salome Devidze. Anna Leigh Waters was still able to claim the double double with the gold in women’s doubles with Catherine Parenteau and in mixed doubles with Ben Johns. JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier claimed their third straight gold medal on tour in men’s doubles.
The Tour then headed to the west coast for the PPA Sacramento Open June 5-9. With Ben Johns not participating in men’s singles for this event, Federiko Staksrud secured the gold medal. With a gold medal in men’s doubles with partner Hayden Patriquin, Staksrud was able to claim the double double at the event. The doubles gold was a first for both Staksrud and Patriquin. Back on the medal stand in women’s singles, Anna Leigh Waters claimed her 26th triple crown.
For a full recap on these events, check out the following:
- Number Ones Both Take Doubles At The Professional Pickleball Association Dallas Open
- First Time Doubles Gold For Patriquin And Staksrud At The Professional Pickleball Association Sacramento Open
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for more pro pickleball action in June! 📆
