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Carvana Mesa Cup

February 16–22, 2026  ·  1,500 PPA Points  ·  Mesa, AZ

Arizona Athletic Grounds  ·  6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212

📋 Tournament Overview

Format
1,500 Point Cup Event
Events
5 Pro Draws
Qualifying
Mon Feb 16
Main Draw
Tue–Sun (Feb 17–22) · R64→Finals
Duration
7 Days
Stream
PickleballTV / YouTube

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Men's Singles
Hunter Johnson
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Women's Singles
Anna Leigh Waters
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Men's Doubles
Gabriel Tardio / Ben Johns
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Women's Doubles
Anna Leigh Waters / Anna Bright
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Mixed Doubles
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
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📝 Key Storylines

🔥 BIGGEST EVENT YET

1,500 Points — The Largest Prize of the Young Season

Mesa Cup is 50% bigger than Cape Coral. At 1,500 points, this is where early-season separation happens on the leaderboard. Players who podium here will have a commanding lead heading into the spring swing.

🎾 BOUCHARD'S UPSET RUN

Can Genie Bouchard Keep the Magic Going?

The former tennis star shocked the pickleball world at Cape Coral, battling through the draw as a [7] seed to reach the women's singles final against [2] Kaitlyn Christian. Can she carry that momentum to Mesa, or will the field adjust?

👑 DOUBLES DOMINANCE

Johns/Tardio Looking for Back-to-Back Golds

Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio reached the Cape Coral men's doubles final as the [1] seed against [4] JW Johnson/Klinger. If they took the title, they'll arrive in Mesa as the clear team to beat. With 1,500 points on the line, the target on their back gets even bigger.

👯 KAWAMOTO SISTERS RISING

Can the Kawamoto Sisters Break Through?

The [4] seeded Kawamoto Sisters reached the Cape Coral women's doubles final against top-seeded ALW/Bright. A deep run at Mesa would cement them as legitimate title contenders, not just dark horses.

🔄 MIXED INTRIGUE

ALW/Johns vs Patriquin/Bright — The Rivalry Continues

The Cape Coral mixed doubles final featured [1] ALW/Johns vs [3] Patriquin/Bright. These two teams could be on a collision course again in Mesa. With 1,500 points at stake, expect even higher intensity.

🏜️ DESERT CONDITIONS

Mesa AZ — Dry Air, Different Ball Flight

February in Mesa means mid-70s, sunny, and bone-dry. Players coming from the humidity of Cape Coral will need to adjust quickly. The ball plays differently in desert air — faster, with less spin bite. Advantage: players who train out West.

❓ SINGLES WATCH

Will Ben Johns Enter Singles This Time?

Johns skipped singles at Cape Coral, leaving Hunter Johnson and Federico Staksrud to battle for the title. With 1,500 points available — the biggest singles prize so far — will he suit up? If he enters, the men's draw instantly becomes must-watch.

👤 Players & Teams to Watch

Men's Contenders

#1 Overall
Ben Johns
MLP: Carolina Hogs · Will he play singles?
[1] Seed CC Singles
Hunter Johnson
Cape Coral singles finalist · Rising fast
[2] Seed CC Singles
Federico Staksrud
MLP: Orlando Squeeze · Cape Coral finalist
Top 5
JW Johnson
MLP: Dallas Flash · Doubles & singles threat
Top 5
Tyson McGuffin
MLP: Phoenix Flames
Top 10
Dylan Frazier
MLP: Orlando Squeeze
Top 10
Riley Newman
MLP: Brooklyn PB Team
Rising
Jack Sock
MLP: Phoenix Flames · Tennis crossover

Women's Contenders

#1 Women's
Anna Leigh Waters
MLP: New Jersey 5s · Doubles powerhouse
[7] → CC Finalist!
Genie Bouchard
Upset queen at Cape Coral · Can she do it again?
[2] CC Singles
Kaitlyn Christian
Cape Coral singles finalist
Top 5
Anna Bright
MLP: St. Louis Shock
Top 5
Catherine Parenteau
MLP: LA Mad Drops
Top 5
Lea Jansen
MLP: Columbus Sliders
Top 10
Jorja Johnson
MLP: Dallas Flash

Doubles Teams

Men's Doubles
Ben Johns / Gabe Tardio
[1] seed at Cape Coral. Looking for back-to-back titles.
Men's Doubles
JW Johnson / Dylan Klinger
[4] seed reached Cape Coral final. A legit threat.
Women's Doubles
Anna Leigh Waters / Anna Bright
[1] seed at Cape Coral. The team to beat.
Women's Doubles
Kawamoto Sisters
[4] seed reached Cape Coral final — rising fast.
Mixed Doubles
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
The superteam. [1] seed. Nearly unbeatable when they partner.
Mixed Doubles
Patriquin / Bright
[3] seed reached Cape Coral mixed final. Dangerous pairing.

🎯 Pro Events

♂ Men's Pro Singles
♀ Women's Pro Singles
♂♂ Men's Pro Doubles
♀♀ Women's Pro Doubles
♂♀ Mixed Pro Doubles

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📺 Broadcast Schedule (Pro Draw)

DayRoundTime (ET)Where to Watch
Mon Feb 16Pro QualifyingAll DayYouTube — PPA Streamed Courts
Tue Feb 17Round of 64 (Main Draw)All DayYouTube — PPA Streamed Courts
Wed Feb 18Round of 32All DayYouTube — PPA Streamed Courts
Thu Feb 19Round of 16TBDPickleballTV
Fri Feb 20QuarterfinalsTBDPickleballTV
Sat Feb 21SemifinalsTBDPickleballTV
Sun Feb 22🏆 ChampionshipsTBDPickleballTV

Mon–Wed expected free on PPA Streamed Courts YouTube. Thu–Sun on PickleballTV. Times TBD.

📍 Venue & Parking

Arizona Athletic Grounds
6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
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🌤️ Weather Forecast
Mesa, AZ — expect highs in the mid-70s, sunny, low humidity. Perfect pickleball weather.

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