USTA introduces "red ball tennis" pilot programs, adapting tennis to pickleball courts for new players.

USTA launches "red ball tennis" pilot programs as pickleball, the fastest-growing racket sport in the US, sees 223% increase in participation, reaching 13.6 million players. Despite concerns, Pickleball USA CEO Mike Nealy insists both sports can coexist and thrive. USTA aims to attract new players with smaller-court, easier-to-play version of tennis on pickleball courts.

August 27, 2024
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