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- Important DUPR Algorithm Updates
- It’s Now Easier to Reach Your Tournament Director
- Celebrate 60 Years of Pickleball
- Healthy tips to keep you on the pickleball court
- Tips from Anna Leigh Waters to strengthen your mental game
- Pickleball recovery tools that actually work
- Tournaments near you that are closing soon
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DUPR Algo Update: Win or Lose, Your Ratings Can Go Up
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DUPR’s recent algo update evaluates performance vs. expectation, not just wins and losses.
Now, every point matters. Whether you're the underdog or the favorite, the algorithm rewards players who outperform expectations. Even in a loss, strong play can boost your DUPR. On the flip side, a win with underperformance will lower your rating.
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Why It Matters
Performance-based
Your rating reflects how well you play, and every point counts.
More accurate
Point-by-point data gives a more precise measure of your skill level.
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Fair for everyone
Every player can improve their rating by outperforming expectations.
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Need help? You can now reach tournament directors faster
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Got a question about an event, registration, or schedule?
You can now contact the tournament team directly from any tab on the tournament page.
No digging around for contact info. Just quick answers when you need them.
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Celebrate 60 Years of Pickleball—Wood Paddle Style!
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Pickleball is turning 60, and we’re celebrating with tournaments across the country using old-school wood paddles. These events are open to all players and are a fun way to switch things up and honor the history of the game.
Most clubs will be running them the weekend of September 26–28, the same weekend the PPA pros will be doing the same in Sacramento.
You’ll get access to a commemorative wood paddle and a chance to play in a unique bracket format.
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Healthy tips to keep you on the pickleball court
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Pickleball is great for your heart, but are you doing everything you can to stay in the game long-term?
From sun safety and smart nutrition to the power of regular screenings, The James at Ohio State shares expert-backed tips to help you stay active and lower your cancer risk. All tailored to the pickleball lifestyle.
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Tips from Anna Leigh Waters to strengthen your mental game
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What separates the best from the rest?Â
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According to World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters, it’s all in your head. From calling timeouts at match point to turning self-talk into self-belief, Anna Leigh shares how mental resilience fuels her dominance on the court and how you can build the same mindset.
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Pickleball Recovery Tools That Actually Work
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Science-Backed Equipment for
Faster Healing
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Pickleball takes a toll on your body, especially after back-to-back games or tournament weekends. Muscle soreness, joint stiffness, and fatigue don’t just feel bad. They affect your performance and increase your risk of injury.
This in-depth guide from two PhDs breaks down the recovery tools that actually work, with research to back it up.
From cold therapy and foam rolling to compression boots, saunas, massage guns, and muscle stimulators, you'll learn what to use, when to use it, and how to build a recovery routine that keeps you healthy and on the court.
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Tournaments Happening Near You..
But Not For Long!
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Anna, we've curated these tournaments within 30 miles of you that are closing registrations in the next 2 weeks.
We're only showing you the closest handful, but you can see the full list of tournaments near or far, sooner or later at the link below.
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 | | $2000 MONEY BALL FOR EACH 4.5-5.2 DIVISION  PICKLEBALL KINGDOM
1301 CUSTER ROAD STE 200
PLANO, TX 75075
 Registration: Jun 11, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026
Event: Aug 28, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
|  | | The Grove Masters - The Grove Pickleball The Grove Pickleball - Design District
1461 Wycliff Ave
Dallas, TX 75207 Registration: Jul 2, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026
Event: Aug 28, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026 |  | | Back to School Junior Classic Preston Playhouse
13130 Preston Rd
Dallas, TX 75240 Registration: Jul 30, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026
Event: Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026 |  | | Life Time Colleyville Men's 3.5 Moneyball DUPR 7 Combined Life Time Colleyville
1221 Church Street
Colleyville, TX 76034 Registration: Jun 27, 2026 - Aug 26, 2026
Event: Aug 29, 2026 - Mar 19, 2027 |  | | Stinky Dinkers Youth Pickleball Tournament benefiting Children's Health ACE Pickleball Club - Plano, TX
4817 West Park Boulevard
Plano, TX 75093 Registration: Jul 20, 2026 - Aug 27, 2026
Event: Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026 |
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