Mitch Hargreaves Takes Pickleball to New Heights: Mitch Hargreaves, a standout figure in pickleball, recently shared a breathtaking video that captured him playing the sport atop the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. The Australian athlete, who transitioned from tennis to pickleball, marked the moment with a caption that read,
“Think it’s safe to say we’re the first to play pickleball on top of the Burj Khalifa – July 24.” – (Mitch Hargreaves)
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Pickleball’s Global Reach
Pickleball continues to surge in popularity, captivating sports fans across the globe. The sport’s simple yet engaging nature has led many athletes, including former tennis players, to embrace it.
Hargreaves, who took up tennis at the age of five, found his calling in pickleball after visiting the United States, where he was born. Since then, he’s become one of the sport’s most influential ambassadors.
A Historic Moment in Dubai
The video, posted on July 24, was filmed during a landmark event in Dubai. The day marked the official launch of the Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) by Pickleball League Asia Private Limited, in collaboration with The Times Group.
The event, which featured the first PWR DUPR India Masters, was a resounding success and set the stage for upcoming tournaments. Hargreaves, along with fellow player Emilia Schmidt, made history by playing on the Burj Khalifa’s rooftop, offering fans a glimpse of the thrilling and adventurous nature of the sport.
What’s Next for the PWR DUPR Tour
The PWR DUPR Indian Tour and League, which is set to make waves across the globe, will kick off with stops in Mumbai and Tsu, Japan.
The tour will also visit several major Indian cities in the coming years, including Ahmedabad in March 2025, Pune in June 2025, Bengaluru in August 2025, Hyderabad in September 2025, New Delhi in October 2025, and Chennai in November 2025. Tennis legend Andre Agassi is slated to be a part of the tour’s grand launch in India next month.
News in Brief: Mitch Hargreaves Takes Pickleball to New Heights
Pickleball star Mitch Hargreaves shared a historic video of himself playing the sport on top of the Burj Khalifa. The video was filmed on July 24 during the launch of the Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) in Dubai.
Hargreaves, along with fellow player Emilia Schmidt, made their mark in pickleball history. The PWR DUPR Indian Tour and League will begin in Mumbai and Tsu, Japan, with several upcoming stops across India.
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