As Pickleball Numbers Surge, Tennis Players Lose Courts

As Wimbledon holds its 149th championship, not every eye is on the ball. Many eyes are on a different kind of ball. Enter: the pickleball.
Between 2020 and 2023, pickleball participation increased by more than 150%. What started as a fitness fad for retirees during the pandemic has reached staggering popularity with younger players.
Pickleball is played by your grandparents, college students, and children alike, and even Andre Agassi has adopted it. It’s everywhere from your local city park’s tennis courts to Wimbledon, England, of all places.
A Rise in Popularity
Roughly 14 pickleball…
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