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The 2026 Chicago Cup took place at Life Time North Shore Sport and Racquet, where Anna Leigh Waters won her 45th triple crown and earned her 200th PPA Tour title.
Being outmatched in skill but not effort is the most common gap in rec pickleball, and hustle alone will never close it. Here's how to pick better targets, shrink the skill gap, and make stronger opponents actually earn their points.
Targeting the middle in pickleball is the highest-percentage pattern in doubles, and most rec players ignore it for the sideline. This guide breaks down why the middle works, which shots to aim there, and how to drill it.
The recreational vs competitive pickleball mindset is the difference between playing the next point for fun and playing it to win. Here's what actually changes between open play and bracket play, and how to switch modes without losing either one.
A distracting opponent in pickleball is one whose actions aren't part of normal play and break your concentration before you hit the ball. USA Pickleball Rule 10.F makes it a fault, but your between-point reset is the faster fix.