In this episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, host Chris Beaumont is joined by co-host Gordon Watson to break down a packed week of professional and international pickleball news.

The discussion opens with analysis of the first two days of the World Pickleball League (WPBL), including early performances, standout moments, and what the opening matches reveal about the direction of the league. From there, Chris and Gordon turn to growing rumours linking Sofia Sewing to a potential move to the PPA, examining what such a shift could mean for both player and tour.

The episode also covers PPA Indoors in Minnesota, with insights into the event, conditions, and its place on the professional calendar. Attention then shifts to Paddle Battle, the new Pickleball Kingdom reality TV show, where winners earn a coveted spot on the APP Tour, blending entertainment with competitive opportunity.

To close, the hosts explore the launch of TOPSERIES, a new EMEA pickleball tour, and what it signals for the sport’s rapid growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

This episode is essential listening for players, fans, and industry insiders tracking the evolving landscape of global pickleball.

Topics covered include:

• World Pickleball League opening days
• Sofia Sewing and PPA transfer rumours
• PPA Indoors Minnesota
• Paddle Battle reality TV show and APP Tour pathway
• TOPSERIES and the expansion of pickleball in EMEA

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