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Ben Johns Surprises PPA Worlds With a Left-Handed Forehand

Right-handed Ben Johns hit a series of lefty forehands against Brandon French at PPA Worlds. In a post-match interview he tied the habit to his tennis days, when he liked having two forehands.

November 4, 2026 · Vara Performance · Source: The Dink

Vara Performance News · Nov 2, 2026

PPA World Championships 2026: Dates, Storylines and How to Watch

The 2026 Opendoor Pickleball World Championships run November 2–8 in Farmers Branch, Texas, with 3,000 ranking points for each champion. Here are the key matchups, the TV plan and what it means for rec players.

Vara Performance · Source: The Dink