Everything you missed in pickleball pop culture in July
From DreamBreakers to break ups, July was a jam-packed month for pickleball pop culture. Here is everything you missed in pickleball pop culture in July 2025.
Lucy Kovalova and Matt Wright travel across England and Slovakia for a little getaway.
Milly Rane completes her Master’s degree at the University of Florida.
A list goes viral that ranks the hottest male pickleball pros in the game. Roscoe Bellamy was in the number one spot.
Pro pickleball power couple, Hunter Johnson and Parris Todd announce their break up.
Camila Zilveti travels to Tokyo, Japan and buys a Labubu. Then, she gets pretty crafty and makes it a t-shirt.
Alex Walker also does a Labubu unboxing.
For Christian Alshon’s 25th birthday, he shares a series of old photos with his family and it’s just adorable.
The Texas Ranchers men, Christian Alshon and Eric Oncins do the Bugatti trend and it’s guaranteed to make you laugh.
Jay Devilliers and his wife welcome their fourth child and their first baby girl.
Ava Ignatowich goes to a Morgan Wallen concert.
Ben Johns is guest on CNN News Central with Erica Hill to talk pickleball.
Before MLP NYC, Meghan Dizon and Etta Tuionetoa go see the Broadway show, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Michelle Esquivel refuses to tap paddles with Pablo Tellez after a tense match, and instead gives him the middle finger.
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After injury kept him off the court for 10 months, Yates Johnson makes his official return to the pro pickleball court.
Alex Crum, known as AC baby shares a causal pickleball freestyle rap courtside at a PPA Challenger.
Sam Querrey goes to Wimbledon and commentates some of the action.
Tyra Hurricane Black gets a featured article in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.
Meghan Dizon body bags her boyfriend, AJ Koller at the MLP Grand Rapids.
The Dallas Flash go on to win the MLP Mid-Season Tournament.
The Flash also put their own spin on the Dude with a Sign trend.
The New Jersey Fives have officially retired the creepy clown from their logo. Thank. Goodness.
The UPA terminates Quang Duong’s contract due to unexcused absence and repeated misconduct.
Catherine Parenteau goes to watch another GOAT in pro sports – Caitlyn Clark.
Ruston Kelly releases pop-punk a song titled, “Pickleball.” And the music video takes place on a pickleball court.
Ben Johns plays padel.
Justin and Hailey Bieber play pickleball while on an island getaway.
Camila Zilveti continues to share her adventures around Tokyo including when she and her husband, Brian, went to muscle mommy bar.
Genie Bouchard officially retires from tennis.
Riley Newman moves to New York City.
Paddletek releases an ad, challenging the idea that pickleball is “not a real sport” that showcases Anna Leigh Waters and Christian Alshon's incredible athleticism.
DUPR updates their algorithm.
Anna Leigh Waters becomes the first pro pickleball athlete to walk the red carpet at the EPSY awards.
Summer pickleball fashion trends are revealed, and the leading trends include gingham, bows, and lace.
Anna Leigh Waters talks pickleball on SportsCenter for their 50 States in 50 Days series.
Waters is also featured in a DoorDash commercial.
In the biggest trade in MLP history, Ben Johns is traded from the Carolina Hogs to the LA Mad Drops along with Etta Tuionetoa.
During MLP St. Louis, the home team St. Louis Shock go undefeated.
The Bay Area Breakers recreate the Office intro.
The Brascia Family takes a cruise to Hawaii.
The Dallas Flash players get asked the question: who would be the first to die in a zombie apocalypse? Everyone says "JW Johnson."
In MLP Dallas, the action was hot. There were crazy fire fights, dream breakers, and insane body bags. Tyson McGuffin even had this reaction to an incredible shot by Augie Ge.
The St. Louis Shock are the regular season MLP champions.
Before MLP Salt Lake City, the Texas Ranchers go hiking.
Anna Leigh Waters plays pickleball with actor, Da’Vinchi.
She also shares a photo dump of her time in LA, including when she met Olympic gold medalist, Lindsey Vonn.
Artificial intelligence and automatic line calling is coming to the UPA in 2026.
The BBC breaks the exciting news that pop sensation Dua Lipa loves to play pickleball while on her World Tour.
The Picklr announces they’re expanding to international locations.
Five-time NBA All-star Luka Doncic credits pickleball to his off-season physique.
Zane Navratil is appointed as the Present of the UPA Pro Player Committee.
The Life Time ball is announced as the official pro pickle ball for PPA and MLP.
Country music star, Jelly Roll adds pickleball to his training regime for his upcoming WWE SummerSlam appearance.
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