Andre Agassi to Launch PWR DUPR Indian Tour: In a significant development for the sport, eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi is set to visit India in January 2025 to launch the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League. This event follows the recent disclosure of the PWR’s new rankings structure, including the PWR World Tour and PWR World Series. The tour promises to introduce competitive pickleball to Indian audiences, marking a milestone in the sport’s growth.
Agassi’s Enthusiasm
Agassi, renowned for his illustrious tennis career—boasting eight Grand Slam singles titles, including four Australian Opens, a French Open, a Wimbledon, and two US Opens, along with a gold medal from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics—has expressed his excitement about this new venture.
“I’m excited to visit India and bring the excitement of pickleball to its fans. I look forward to the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League and hope it will be a great success in the country.” – (Agassi)
PWR’s Vision
Pranav Kohli, CEO and founder of PWR highlighted the significance of Agassi’s involvement.
“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Andre Agassi to India as he flags off the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League. His involvement brings a tremendous boost to our efforts to promote pickleball in India and globally. Agassi’s passion for the game and his legendary status in the world of sports will surely inspire players and fans alike, and we are confident that this league will set new benchmarks for pickleball in India.” – (Kohli)
Upcoming Pickleball Events in India
Before the Indian Tour & League, the PWR DUPR India Masters will occur in New Delhi from October 24th to 27th, 2024. This event includes the Battle of the Leagues: Stage 1, a unique PWR 700 event featuring a team-based competition for amateurs. Teams competing in this event will vie for a share of the USD 50K prize pool and secure a spot in the DUPR Nationals in the USA, with travel and accommodation covered by PWR.
The recent launch of the Pickleball World Rankings (PWR), PWR World Series (PWS), and PWR World Tour in Dubai set the stage for the first PWR World Series in the GCC region in February 2025. All PWR DUPR events are sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association, the Asian Pickleball Association, and the Global Pickleball Federation.
News in Brief: Andre Agassi to Launch PWR DUPR Indian Tour
Andre Agassi will inaugurate the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League in January 2025, marking a significant milestone for pickleball in India. Following the recent introduction of PWR’s new rankings and tours, Agassi’s participation is expected to enhance the sport’s profile.
The PWR DUPR India Masters, featuring the Battle of the Leagues, will precede the tour, with the top teams earning spots in the DUPR Nationals in the USA. The event series is sanctioned by major pickleball organizations, with a PWR World Series scheduled in the GCC region for February 2025.
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