The Pickleball Slam 4 pits tennis greats Andre Agassi and James Blake against current pickleball pros Anna Leigh Waters and Genie Bouchard for a $1 million prize purse.
It's been 52 years since Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets in the historic "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match held in the Houston Astrodome in 1973.
That marked a significant cultural moment in our country, not just in sports but across society in general. A whopping 90 million viewers reportedly tuned in worldwide to witness history.
This April, pickleball is bringing it back. The stakes may be smaller, but the prize purse is anything but: $1 million is on the line for the winning team.
The Pickleball Slam 4 This marks the fourth iteration of The Pickleball Slam, an annual event that aims to bring big names from pro pickleball and pro tennis together for a splashy exhibition event.
This year, Hall of Famer and three-time Pickleball Slam defending champion Andre Agassi teams up with Former ATP No. 4 James Blake to take on No. 1 ranked Anna Leigh Waters and former WTA No. 5 Genie Bouchard, who is ranked No. 10 on the Professional Pickleball Association Tour in Women’s Singles.
Andre Agassi Makes Pro Pickleball Debut with Anna Leigh Waters at US Open
Andre Agassi and Anna Leigh Waters have announced they will be playing in the mixed doubles event of the Minto US Open. This will be Agassi’s first time playing a professional pickleball tournament.
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