On October 19-25, the stage was set at Kai Tak Arena as the PPA Tour Asia brought its 2026 season to a spectacular close at the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam. With 1,500 ranking points on the line and a record prize pool in Asian pickleball history, the event brought together some of the world's best pickleball players for a week of high-stakes competition.

For JOOLA, Hong Kong was another opportunity to showcase the depth and determination of its professional athletes on one of Asia's biggest pickleball stages. Here's how JOOLA athletes performed at the Hong Kong Slam.

GOLD: Ben Johns (JOOLA) & Anna Leigh Waters – Mixed Doubles

Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters finished their Hong Kong campaign on top, claiming Mixed Doubles gold with a convincing 11-4, 11-3 victory over #2 seeds Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin. The top-seeded pairing delivered a commanding performance throughout the tournament, and demonstrated their chemistry and consistency against a competitive field.

GOLD: Anna Bright (JOOLA) & Anna Leigh Waters – Women's Doubles

Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters added another title to their impressive partnership, taking home Women's Doubles gold after defeating Tyra Hurricane Black and Jorja Johnson in the final. The top-seeded duo secured the championship with an 11-6, 11-4 victory, completing an unbeaten run through the draw. It was another strong showing from the pair, who also claimed the Women's Doubles title at the MB Hanoi Cup earlier this season.

GOLD: Federico Staksrud (JOOLA) & Hayden Patriquin – Men's Doubles

Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin delivered one of the biggest results of the tournament, taking down top seeds Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio to claim Men's Doubles gold. The second-seeded pairing secured an impressive 11-6, 11-8 victory in the final, capping off an unbeaten run through the draw. The victory was particularly satisfying for Staksrud and Patriquin, as they reversed their earlier defeat to Johns and Tardio in the MB Hanoi Cup final. A statement performance and a well-deserved title in Hong Kong.

GOLD: Andie Dikosavljevic (JOOLA) – Women’s Singles

Andie Dikosavljevic delivered a dominant performance to claim the Women’s Singles title at the Hong Kong Slam, defeating Judit Castillo 11-1, 11-5 in the final.  As the #8 seed, Andie exceeded expectations with an incredible run through the draw and a well-earned singles crown to close out the PPA Tour Asia season.

SILVER: Ben Johns (JOOLA) & Gabe Tardio – Men’s Doubles

Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio put together a strong Men's Doubles campaign, reaching the championship match and securing a silver-medal finish. The top-seeded pairing delivered a series of impressive performances throughout the tournament, earning their place among the final two teams in the draw.

SILVER: Anna Bright (JOOLA) & Hayden Patriquin – Mixed Doubles

Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin put together an excellent Mixed Doubles campaign, reaching the final before finishing with silver. The second-seeded pairing fought their way through a challenging draw, eventually earning a place in the championship match against Johns and Waters.

Other Notable Mentions

Beyond the podium finishes, several JOOLA athletes delivered strong performances and made deep runs across the draws at the Hong Kong Slam.

Men’s Singles – Semifinalist: Federico Staksrud 

Federico Staksrud continued to make his presence felt across multiple events, reaching the Men's Singles semifinals alongside his Men's Doubles gold-medal performance. His strong showing in both draws made for an impressive Hong Kong Slam campaign.

Men’s Doubles – Quarterfinalists: Collin Johns & Len Yang

Collin Johns and Len Yang advanced to the quarterfinals of the Men's Doubles draw, adding another strong result for JOOLA in Hong Kong.

Women’s Singles – Quarterfinalist: Chao Yi Wang 

Chao Yi Wang also made a deep run in the Women's Singles draw, reaching the quarterfinals before her campaign came to an end.

Full tournament results and final coverage available via PPA Tour Asia.

Photos courtesy of PPA Tour Asia.