Less than 18 months after announcing a partnership between UTR Sports, USA Pickleball, and the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tour, this is a major shakeup in the ratings landscape.
Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR ) is partnering with USA Pickleball as the official ratings system of all USA Pickleball owned events moving forward.
According to a DUPR blog post , all match results from USA Pickleball-owned events, including its Golden Ticket tournaments where medalists earn their way to The USA Pickleball National Championships, will count toward players’ DUPR ratings.
The two organizations are partnering to create a clearer, more connected competitive pathway and reduce fragmentation across the sport.
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According to Mike Nealy , CEO of USA Pickleball:
“This is a pivotal moment for pickleball. Our goal is to deliver consistency, fairness and clarity for players at every level, from Golden Ticket qualifiers to the USA Pickleball National Championships. Adopting DUPR gives us a reliable rating language across the board. It strengthens competitive integrity and reinforces the entire ecosystem of sanctioned play.” Say Goodbye to Sandbagging?
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