The Pro Tour of Pickleball will head to Georgia this week for the Atlanta Slam on Wednesday.
The Atlanta Slam presented by CIBC will continue on Wednesday with the Round of 16 at Life Time Peachtree Corners. The event which is part of the United Pickleball Association’s State Championships began on Monday and will conclude on Sunday. The series spans across all 50 state and also includes six regional events. It provides an inclusive environment in which players of all ages are able to improve their skills and take part in competitive play. The Atlanta Slam will see some of the best players in the country in both the professional and amateur categories going head-to-head to earn both medals and prize money.
How to Watch the Atlanta Slam:
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: CBSSN
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In the international PPA standings, there have been some changes at the top of the leaderboard on the men’s side over the last several months. Argentina’s Federico Staksrud has moved ahead of Ben Johns who had held the top spot for months on end in the Men’s Singles category. Staksrud now has 18,700 points while Johns sits over 3,000 points behind him with 15,500.
On the women’s side, Anna Leigh Waters of the United States still stands well ahead of the field with 17,900 points. The next closest woman in the the singles category is Catherine Parenteau who trails by over 6,000 points with 11,450. The two women play together in the women’s doubles category and are holding a commanding lead with 20,800 points.
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