Tennis enthusiast Rachel Stuhlmann believes that pickleball and tennis can coexist peacefully.
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The emergence of pickleball can be traced back to 1965 when it was created by a former US Congressman and his two companions. While it hasn’t garnered the same level of popularity as tennis, the sport has been steadily growing in various parts of the world, particularly in the USA.
This growth, coupled with its similarities to tennis, has sparked debates about the coexistence of both sports.
Stuhlmann, a prominent figure in the tennis community, recently shared her thoughts on the rise of pickleball in the US. She expressed her views through a post on her Instagram account.
The influencer also appreciates the fact that pickleball offers another platform for former professional tennis players to showcase their skills on the court. Stuhlmann, known as the ‘pickleball girl’, has earned a reputation as one of the top tennis influencers globally. In addition to tennis, she has also ventured into pickleball to explore her abilities in the sport.
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Pickleball has experienced steady growth as a sport in recent years. In 2018, the US Pickleball National Championships took place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, which is also the venue for the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tennis tournament.
Former tennis players like Jack Sack and Eugenie Bouchard have played significant roles in the development of pickleball. Additionally, legends Andre Agassi and John McEnroe have dabbled in the sport. Agassi and his wife Steffi Graf even participated in a pickleball match during the Pickleball Slam 2 event.
The couple faced off against the team of [names removed]. Agassi and Graf emerged victorious, winning the match with an impressive score of 4-0. The match featured a substantial prize purse.
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According to the Source firstsportz.com