The decorated tennis greats are to contest the Inaugural Pickleball Slam, which will take place on April 2 in Hollywood, Florida.
Tennis legends Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Andy Roddick and Michael Chang will go head-to-head later this year in pursuit of a $1 million prize — playing pickleball.
People are also reading… Former world no.1 Roddick is the last American man to win a grand slam — he achieved that feat in 2003 — while Chang is the youngest man to win a tennis major, after bagging the 1989 French Open title at the age of 17."We look forward to bringing together four of America's most iconic tennis legends for this groundbreaking competition, which heralds a new milestone for the fastest growing sport in America," he added.
It can be played in singles or doubles, inside or outside on a 20-foot by 44-foot court — approximately the size of a badminton court — and lasts until one side reaches 11 points, with a two-point cushion. It had originally found a solid base among retirement communities where it was beloved for its sociable aspect, moderate exercise, and for simply being fun.
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