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USA Pickleball National Championships return to Barnes Tennis Center in Point Loma

The SDtoday teamFrom Monday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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For a second straight year, the USA Pickleball National Championships landed at Barnes Tennis Center. Play ran through Sunday, Nov. 8, at what CBS 8 called the 17th annual event. More than 2,500 players were estimated on 54 courts.

2,500+players estimated at Barnes Tennis Center

They played on 54 courts.

Source: FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

"We have a 9-year-old competing and an 88-year-old," said USA Pickleball CEO Mike Nealy. Pros played for a total prize purse of 225k, while amateurs could earn national medals. As Maryland player Lisa Munzer put it, "You just never know what you're going to get."

The field included a 9-year-old and an 88-year-old

Source: FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

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Youngest mentioned9 years
Oldest mentioned88 years
  • Countries represented: 12
  • States represented: 46
  • Free tickets: details on the USA Pickleball website

Sources: FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News, CBS News 8

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