Ben Johns makes front page of Washington Post

Ben Johns newspaper article headline with photo of Johns hitting a pickleball — Ben Johns, pickleball’s first superstar, wins with strategy" article The Washington Post

Ben Johns makes front page of Washington Post

Victoria Radnothy

Jun 17, 2024 05:00 PM ET

DALLAS, TX – Pickleball is making headlines and earning coveted front-page slots in the national news.

On June 14, the Washington Post published a story entitled “Ben Johns, pickleball’s first superstar, wins with strategy,” which marked a meaningful victory for the World No. 1 and the sport as a whole, too.

Founded in 1877, the newspaper is one of the leading publications in the country.

A story like this is a clear indicator that pickleball has most definitely entered the national conversation.

Newspaper clipping of Ben Johns' article featuing black and white photos of Johns' playing — Newspaper clipping of “Ben Johns, pickleball’s first superstar, wins with strategy” article The Washington Post

The interview covers fascinating aspects of America’s fastest-growing sport and how Johns finds success on the court with strategic decision-making and intelligent tactics.

And the story by journalist Mark Selig was deemed front-page news.