PPA Sacramento Open 2026 tournament overview
From April 13–19, 2026, atLife Time Ardenin Sacramento, California,PPA Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer Biometwas held. This tournament, held at the same venue for the second consecutive year, drewover 900 peoplein pros and amateurs combined.
It's one of the two remaining tournaments before the 2025-2026 season PPA Finals (San Clemente), and the winner is awarded1,000 pointsmaking it an important qualifying-point tournament.
Men's doubles — Johns & Tardio stay undefeated in 2026
The first-seededBen Johns＆Gabe Tardioin the final beatCJ Klinger＆and JW Johnsonin four games to take the gold medal.
The Johns & Tardio pair, including the Hanoi tournament in Vietnam,continues undefeated in the 2026 season. They're solidifying their position as the most consistent doubles team on this season's PPA Tour.
Women's singles — Fahey takes her first gold of the season
The first-seededKate Faheybeat the second-seededKaitlyn Christianin the final to win. Fahey had piled up four silver medals in the 2026 season without reaching gold, but in Sacramento she finally claimed her first title of the season.
Christian had just scored a dramatic comeback win in the previous tournament's Hanoi final and was riding momentum, but she couldn't match Fahey's steady play.
Women's doubles — Rohrabacher & Todd reach the top
The first-seededRachel Rohrabacher＆and Parris Toddwill be heldbeat Jorja Johnson＆and Tyra Blackin the final to win.
At this tournament,Anna Leigh Watersandand Anna Brightsat out in preparation for the Atlanta tournament, creating a shift in the women's doubles balance of power.
Men's singles — Haworth earns his first top seed
Chris Haworthcompeted as his first top seed on the PPA Tour. Reaching the semifinals wereGabe Joseph(7 seed),Federico Staksrud(2 seed), andRoscoe Bellamy(5 seed).
Ben Johns stayed at the 11 seed in men's singles, and with limited qualifying appearances his situation is thata Finals berth in singles is mathematically impossible.
Mixed doubles — the Johnson siblings are top seeds
In mixed doubles, theJorja Johnson＆JW Johnson,siblings competed as first seeds. For the two, who had managed only bronze in 2026, it was a stage for a rebound.
As a notable new pair,Catherine Parenteau＆and Max Freemanteamed up for the first time as the 9 seed.
Impact on the Finals qualifying race
With the Sacramento Open results, the battle for PPA Finals spots has intensified further. With onlythe Atlanta tournament remainingin women's doubles and men's singles, the spots will be decided by slim point margins.
In particular, women's singles fifth seedJudit Castilloneeded a deep run to make the Finals top 8. The Sacramento Open results tie directly into the final Atlanta event.
Notable topics from the tournament
This tournament used a "progressive draw" format, with one round per day advancing in each bracket. Because the previous tournament was a vintage event using wood paddles, Sacramento became an unusual tournament withno defending medalists.
Matches from the round of 16 onward were streamed on PickleballTV, and many fans watched live.
Summary
The PPA Sacramento Open 2026 was highlighted by Johns & Tardio's continued men's doubles undefeated run and Fahey's first women's singles gold. With some top players absent, a new balance of power is beginning to take shape.The PPA Finals qualifying raceis left to the final Atlanta event, reaching the season's biggest climax.
FAQ
Q. Where was the PPA Sacramento Open 2026 held?
A. At Life Time Arden in Sacramento, California, from April 13–19, 2026. It was a large-scale tournament drawing over 900 pros and amateurs combined.
Q. Did Ben Johns compete in men's singles?
A. He competed, but as the 11 seed, and with limited singles appearances this season, a singles berth at the PPA Finals is mathematically impossible. In men's doubles he won gold pairing with Gabe Tardio.
Q. When are the PPA Finals spots decided?
A. The Atlanta tournament, the final qualifier, follows the Sacramento Open. Based on its results, the spots for the PPA Finals held in San Clemente are decided.
