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FITK Daily Dink - August 5, 2026

Some of the top stories moving in pro pickleball today, from the PPA Tour's launch of PPA Tour Europe and its 20-event debut season, to senior pro Eva Welsher's breakdown of the rhythm that makes Anna Leigh Waters nearly impossible to counter.

  • A New Frontier: PPA Tour Europe Is Born

    The PPA Tour officially announced the launch of PPA Tour Europe, extending its professional circuit to courts across the continent for the first time. The inaugural 2026-27 season will feature 20 events across nine countries with a total prize pool of 545,000 euros, building toward the PPA Finals Europe in May 2027.

    Read at Pickleball.com →
  • Decoding Anna Leigh's Devastating 'Rhythm' Could Change Your Game Forever

    The Dink's Thomas Shields relays senior pro Eva Welsher's breakdown of the rhythm and tempo Anna Leigh Waters uses to rush opponents, drawn from Welsher's study of Waters' matches at the US Open in Naples. Welsher argues that Waters' speed inside points and between them, not just her shot-making, is what separates her from the rest of the tour.

    Read at The Dink →

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