Andre Agassi will debut in professional pickleball at the upcoming US Open Pickleball Championships, partnering with the top-ranked player Anna Leigh Waters. Pickleball, a sport combining elements of tennis and badminton, has gained immense popularity since its inception in 1965. Agassi, who achieved great success in tennis, explained his participation as a fun endeavor rather than a career move, citing his busy life and lack of time for full-time training. The tournament will take place in Naples, Florida, highlighting the beginning of Agassi's journey in this fast-growing sport.
Agassi humorously acknowledged that teaming up with Waters might make him a hindrance in her game due to his age and lack of experience in pickleball.
The rapid rise of interest in pickleball is attributed to its unique combination of elements from tennis and badminton, played on smaller courts.
While Agassi expressed enthusiasm for participating in the tournament, he confirmed that he does not plan to pursue a professional career in pickleball afterward.
Waters, at just 18 years old, has claimed the title of the Professional Pickleball Association's top-ranked player across all categories of the sport.
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