Why Tennis Directors Love Pickleball…
In years gone by, the tennis community hated it when pickleball players would come around to use tennis courts for the sport of pickleball.
Now, tennis directors and tennis players everywhere are embracing the sport of pickleball for many reasons.
Below are some of those reasons given by tennis experts and professionals. Enjoy!
Former Wimbledon Doubles Champion Signs Professional Pickleball Endorsement Contract
On the heels of signing 2017 USAPA National Champion, Ty McGuffin, Selkirk Sport, a leading manufacturer of Pickleball paddles and accessories, today announced the signing of former Wimbledon Doubles Champion, Joanne Russell, to its Team Selkirk Professional Pickleball Advisory Staff…Read More
Tennis Champion Wins Triple Crown of Pickleball
Last week, I played my first game of pickleball. Invented in 1965, the jury-rigged sport, which blends tennis, table tennis and badminton, has long had an image problem among serious tennis players. But that image is quickly becoming one of growth and fun...Read More
Andy Roddick Embraces Pickleball For Foundation Fundraising
Recently The Austin Tennis and Pickleball Center welcomed tennis legend Andy Roddick, former tennis pro Amer Delic and two current national pickleball champions for a evening of pickleball fun and fundraising… Read More
Former Tennis Davis Cupper Embraces Pickleball
“There’s tennis players, pickleball players and I’m like Marcin in the middle,” said the 40-year-old tennis pro who now works as the sports director at The Lakes Country Club in Palm Desert.
Rozpedski, whose whole life has centered around tennis, eventually got over his initial urge to dismiss pickleball and instead decided to do the opposite. He didn’t just tolerate it, he embraced it…Read More
Bobby Riggs Tennis Center Successfully Growing Pickleball and Tennis Together
Steve and Jennifer Dawson own and operate the famous Bobby Riggs Tennis Center in Encinitas, California. They brought pickleball into their club with resounding success.
Thanks to Pickleball Channel for capturing and sharing this great success story. Read and Watch More
Tennis Directors Sing The Praises of Pickleball For Their Clubs
Check out the video below to hear their stories:
Tennis Center brings on new instructor to serve up pickleball
The growth of pickleball in Steamboat Springs has resulted in an organization that now includes more than 250 players. It is so popular that the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs added eight new pickle ball courts last summer and recently hired an instructor who…Read More
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