Over the past week, several notable developments have occurred in the world of pickleball:
Hall of Fame Induction
Linda Laymon, a resident of Surprise, Arizona, has been announced as an inductee into the Pickleball Hall of Fame. Her significant contributions, particularly in establishing global officiating standards, have been instrumental in the sport’s rapid growth. The formal induction ceremony is scheduled for November 12-14 in Mesa and Gold Canyon, Arizona. (axios.com)
Industry Expansion
Spanish company Joma is making a strategic move into the U.S. market by focusing on the burgeoning pickleball scene. With approximately 36 million players in the U.S., Joma has become a supplier of approved paddles and official footwear for the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour. The company also sponsors prominent players like Eric Oncins in the U.S. and Héctor Sánchez and Jesús Campos in Spain. (as.com)
Upcoming Tournaments
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Australia Pickleball Cup: Scheduled from October 13 to October 18, 2026, at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, this event will feature a prize purse exceeding $500,000, marking it as the richest in Australian pickleball history. (siamnewsnetwork.net)
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Veolia Pickleball National Championships: Set to take place from August 31 to September 6, 2026, at the Cary Tennis Center in Cary, North Carolina, this tournament is a significant stop on the PPA Tour calendar. (picklemapper.com)
Player Insights
Tennis player Daniil Medvedev, after a series of early exits in recent tournaments, humorously suggested he might consider a career in pickleball. This remark highlights the sport’s growing appeal among athletes from other disciplines. (as.com)
Highlights:
- Surprise woman will be inducted into the Pickleball Hall of Fame, Published on Tuesday, August 25
- Joma, de Toledo a la conquista del mercado americano, Published on Tuesday, August 25
- Medvedev vuelve a caer antes del US Open: “Quizás debería empezar mi carrera en el pickleball”, Published on Wednesday, August 26
