More pickleball stars announced for KL PPA Tour Asia event
KUALA LUMPUR: The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour Asia has unveiled another batch of international stars for the PPA Asia 1000 Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup 2026, further raising the stakes.
The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour Asia has announced additional international players for the upcoming PPA Asia 1000 Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup 2026. Among the new additions is Frenchman Noe Khlif, who will compete in Kuala Lumpur for the first time after leading the New Jersey 5s to the 2026 Major League Pickleball title.
The 28-year-old, currently ranked No. 10 globally, will join other seasoned athletes such as American women's singles stars Kaitlyn Christian and Brooke Buckner. Christian, a multiple-time PPA Asia finalist and champion, and Buckner, who finished second at the MB Hanoi Cup 2026, are both 34. The men's draw will also see American left-hander Augie Ge, 29, who has a PPA title, multiple finals appearances, and a 2025 Major League Pickleball championship under his belt.
Len Yang, 22, an American player, will compete after winning the men's doubles title at the Malaysia 500 Open. Japanese players Rika Fujiwara and Nasa Hatakeyama will also contribute their experience to the event. The tournament will take place from September 9 to 13 at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur, featuring Malaysia's top players alongside international stars.
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