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17-02-2025
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Pickleball Slam 3 results: Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi defeat Andy Roddick, Eugenie Bouchard
Pickleball Slam 3 returned with four tennis standouts displaying their talent on a pickleball court at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. Andre Agassi, Stefanie Graf, Andy Roddick, and Eugenie Bouchard were the featured competitors vying for a $1 million cash prize in the third iteration of the event. This match was filled to the brink with pickleball talent. Agassi entered the event as the back-to-back pickleball champion. Graf is a defending pickleball champion herself, while Roddick won the first pickleball slam event. However, this match also featured a friends-turned-rivals theme. With Agassi and Roddick squaring off against one another, the pair were forced to break the bonds they'd created two years ago when the duo worked together to earn a $1 million purse after beating John McEnroe and Michael Chang in a winner-take-all doubles match at the first Pickleball Slam. This time though, it wound up being the elder Agassi, with the help of his teammate Steffi Graf, who would walk away victorious. Here are the highlights. Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf got the best of Andy Roddick and Genie Bouchard during this back-and-forth of their doubles match. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Pickleball Slam (@thepickleballslam) Bouchard displayed her ability to be ambidextrous against Agassi and Graf to pick up a point for her and teammate Andy Roddick. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Pickleball Slam (@thepickleballslam) Roddick was not pleased with the officials' call during his match against Agassi. "It's a dumb rule," Roddick was heard yelling. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Pickleball Slam (@thepickleballslam) View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Pickleball Slam (@thepickleballslam) TEAM AGASSI TAKES HOME THE WIN! 🏆🏆🏆 — The Pickleball Slam (@pickleballslam) February 16, 2025 Agassi is a back-to-back pickleball champ for a reason (or make that three-time reigning champ after today). After Graf dropped the second matchup, the winner was determined by the outcome of Roddick and Agassi's singles match. Agassi took care of business, taking down Roddick without much of a sweat, needing only one volley to secure the final point of the match. Roddick might have wanted to earn the honor of back-to-back champ just as Agassi had secured last year, but alas, the 52-year-old Agassi remains atop the pickleball world for now. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Pickleball Slam 3 results: Agassi, Graf emerge victorious
USA Today
17-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Pickleball Slam 3 results: Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi defeat Andy Roddick, Eugenie Bouchard
Hear this story Pickleball Slam 3 returned with four tennis standouts displaying their talent on a pickleball court at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. Andre Agassi, Stefanie Graf, Andy Roddick, and Eugenie Bouchard were the featured competitors vying for a $1 million cash prize in the third iteration of the event. This match was filled to the brink with pickleball talent. Agassi entered the event as the back-to-back pickleball champion. Graf is a defending pickleball champion herself, while Roddick won the first pickleball slam event. However, this match also featured a friends-turned-rivals theme. With Agassi and Roddick squaring off against one another, the pair were forced to break the bonds they'd created two years ago when the duo worked together to earn a $1 million purse after beating John McEnroe and Michael Chang in a winner-take-all doubles match at the first Pickleball Slam. This time though, it wound up being the elder Agassi, with the help of his teammate Steffi Graf, who would walk away victorious. Here are the highlights. Pickleball Slam 3 highlights Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf got the best of Andy Roddick and Genie Bouchard during this back-and-forth of their doubles match. Genie Bouchard earns a point for her team Bouchard displayed her ability to be ambidextrous against Agassi and Graf to pick up a point for her and teammate Andy Roddick. Andy Roddick not pleased Roddick was not pleased with the officials' call during his match against Agassi. "It's a dumb rule," Roddick was heard yelling. Team Agassi wins it! Agassi is a back-to-back pickleball champ for a reason (or make that three-time reigning champ after today). After Graf dropped the second matchup, the winner was determined by the outcome of Roddick and Agassi's singles match. Agassi took care of business, taking down Roddick without much of a sweat, needing only one volley to secure the final point of the match. Roddick might have wanted to earn the honor of back-to-back champ just as Agassi had secured last year, but alas, the 52-year-old Agassi remains atop the pickleball world for now.
USA Today
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Pickleball Slam 3: Match info and how to watch the duel in the desert
Pickleball Slam 3: Match info and how to watch the duel in the desert Show Caption Hide Caption Catherine O'Hara, Willem Dafoe dish on pickleball, new Super Bowl ad Catherine O'Hara and Willem Dafoe chat with USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa on the set of their new Super Bowl commercial with Michelob Ultra. Pickleball Slam 3 returns with four tennis stars showcasing their skills on the pickleball court at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, creating a unique and exciting competition. Horizon Sports & Experiences and InsideOut Sports & Entertainment's "Pickleball Slam" celebrity showcase is set to be a star-studded event, with professional skills on display from the likes of Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Eugenie Bouchard and John Isner. The opening match of Pickleball Slam 3 will feature a unique blend of talent. Agassi and Steffi Graf will team up to take on Roddick and Bouchard, a former WTA player who is now a professional pickleball athlete. The second match will feature Graf and Mardy Fish facing off against Bouchard and Isner. The final match will see Agassi and Graf compete against Roddick and Bouchard. The stakes are high, with a $1 million prize purse up for grabs. Here is how to watch all the Pickleball Slam 3 action on Sunday. More: Tennis legend Pam Shriver recovers trophies stolen amid Palisades Fire evacuation How to watch Pickleball Slam 3 Pickleball Slam 3 will occur on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT) on ESPN. Viewers who miss any of the action can catch the rebroadcast on Monday, February 17, at 5 p.m. ET on ESPNEWS. Pickleball Slam 3 matches
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16-02-2025
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Pickleball Slam 3: Match info and how to watch the duel in the desert
Pickleball Slam 3 returns with four tennis stars showcasing their skills on the pickleball court at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, creating a unique and exciting competition. Horizon Sports & Experiences and InsideOut Sports & Entertainment's "Pickleball Slam" celebrity showcase is set to be a star-studded event, with professional skills on display from the likes of Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Eugenie Bouchard and John Isner. The opening match of Pickleball Slam 3 will feature a unique blend of talent. Agassi and Steffi Graf will team up to take on Roddick and Bouchard, a former WTA player who is now a professional pickleball athlete. The second match will feature Graf and Mardy Fish facing off against Bouchard and Isner. The final match will see Agassi and Graf compete against Roddick and Bouchard. The stakes are high, with a $1 million prize purse up for grabs. Here is how to watch all the Pickleball Slam 3 action on Sunday. More: Tennis legend Pam Shriver recovers trophies stolen amid Palisades Fire evacuation Pickleball Slam 3 will occur on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT) on ESPN. Viewers who miss any of the action can catch the rebroadcast on Monday, February 17, at 5 p.m. ET on ESPNEWS. Match 1: Andre Agassi vs. Andy Roddick Match 2: Steffi Graf / Mardy Fish vs. Genie Bouchard / John Isner Match 3: Andre Agassi / Steffi Graf vs. Andy Roddick / Genie Bouchard This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Pickleball Slam 3: Match info and how to watch
Yahoo
14-02-2025
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Eugenie Bouchard crosses over to the pro pickleball circuit, tennis still remains in her plans
Eugenie Bouchard already has her own signature pickleball paddle. She's No. 17 in the pickleball rankings and constantly appears on the main court at events because she's always a big draw. Just to be absolutely clear, though, she's not retired from tennis. The 2014 Wimbledon finalist still practices on the tennis court, still competes at tennis events and still has a Women's Tennis Association ranking (currently No. 1,288). The Canadian standout just has a new sport that's caught her attention. Bouchard is one of several familiar tennis names — like Jack Sock and Donald Young — crossing over to the pro pickleball scene in another chapter of their careers. Bouchard's year-long changeover has been filled with lumps and losses in a very public setting as she learns the ins and outs — drop shots are a good thing — of a game that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. 'I'm on center court,' Bouchard explained ahead of ' Pickleball Slam 3,' where she will team up with Andy Roddick on Sunday to take on Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf in a series of matches played in Las Vegas and aired on ESPN. 'Not because of my skill level in pickleball but because of what I achieved in tennis and what I'm bringing over from tennis to the pickleball world. 'I didn't like it at first because I was losing and I felt uncomfortable and awkward on the pickleball court. It was like, 'Put me on the last court so no one sees the train wreck that's about to happen.' But I've slowly found my footing." Bouchard, who turns 31 on Feb. 25, was first approached by the Professional Pickleball Association Tour in 2023 while at the U.S. Open. The pitch to Bouchard: Help grow pickleball. Bouchard had played the sport with friends, but that was about it. 'After we got off the phone, I was like, 'She can make a difference in pickleball. She can really help bring us to another level as far as eyeballs,'' explained Connor Pardoe, the founder and CEO of the Carvana PPA Tour. 'When we understood that this is something Genie felt she can make a difference in and something that she really wanted to pursue and she wanted to give full effort, for us it was a no-brainer.' Bouchard signed a three-year deal — terms were not disclosed — that included provisions so she can compete in tennis events. She's played a role in the popularity of the PPA Tour, which merged with Major League Pickleball in February 2024. The circuits saw more than 320,000 fans attend PPA Tour and MLP events last year. Bouchard's still looking for her first win on the tour. But she maintains her sense of humor — and style. Case in point: After her exit last weekend in Tucson, Arizona, Bouchard, who was playing in a yellow New Balance top and a green-patterned skirt, wrote on social media: 'I may not have won the tournament but at least I had the cutest outfit.' Her goals remain modest for pickleball, where she's 18-19 in singles, 8-18 in doubles, and 8-19 in mixed doubles (she paired with Sock in mixed doubles last weekend). 'Success is going to a tournament and leaving with at least a win,' said Bouchard, whose pink Versix Vector pickleball paddle is designed to take advantage of her tennis background. 'For the first couple of tournaments, I would play singles, doubles and mixed doubles and be 0-3. There's just something really defeating about flying to a city and being on that plane back having not even won one match. You're like, 'What am I doing here?' So thankfully I started getting wins.' Tennis remains in the picture for Bouchard, who broke onto the pro scene as a teenager and rose to No. 5 in 2014. That was a season where she made the Wimbledon final, losing 6-3, 6-0 to Petra Kvitova. Bouchard has earned $6.9 million in prize money over a tennis career that's included plenty of highlights (a semifinalist at the 2014 Australian Open and French Open, representing Canada at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics) along with some difficult times (shoulder surgery, settling with the United States Tennis Association in a liability lawsuit). 'I wouldn't say burned out,' Bouchard said when asked about why she decided to incorporate pickleball into her tennis career. 'I was just excited about a new opportunity." This Sunday is quite an opportunity, too — a chance to team up with Roddick in a featured pickleball match against Agassi and Graf, who are two of her tennis idols. 'I don't even know how I got invited,' Bouchard said. "It's pretty crazy that I'm on the court with these three legends." ___ AP tennis: Pat Graham, The Associated Press
