10 Pro Athletes who Play Pickleball

Pickleball has gained popularity in recent years, and there are now many professional athletes who play the sport. Here are ten examples of professional athletes who may or may not know play pickleball:

Maria Sharapova

Sharapova is a retired professional tennis player who has won multiple Grand Slam titles and is considered one of the greatest female tennis players of all time. She has also taken up pickleball and has been vocal about her love for the sport.

Serena Williams

Williams is a professional tennis player who has won numerous Grand Slam titles and is widely regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time. She has also expressed her love for pickleball and has participated in pickleball events.

Venus Williams

Venus Williams is Serena’s sister and is also a professional tennis player with numerous Grand Slam titles to her name. She has also been vocal about her love for pickleball and has participated in pickleball events.

David Boudia

Boudia is an Olympic gold medalist in diving and has also taken up pickleball. He has said that pickleball has helped him stay in shape and improve his hand-eye coordination, and he has even participated in pickleball tournaments.

Candace Parker

Parker is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA. She has also been vocal about her love for pickleball and has participated in pickleball events.

Chris Paul

Paul is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. He is known for his love of pickleball and has participated in pickleball events.

Tim Howard

Howard is a retired professional soccer player who played for the US Men’s National Team and various clubs in the English Premier League. He is also an avid pickleball player and has participated in pickleball events.

Abby Wambach

Wambach is a retired professional soccer player who played for the US Women’s National Team and various clubs in the National Women’s Soccer League. She is also an avid pickleball player and has participated in pickleball events.

Andy Roddick

Roddick is a retired professional tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of No. 1 in the world and won the US Open in 2003. He is also an avid pickleball player and has participated in pickleball events.

Mike Modano

Modano is a retired professional ice hockey player who is considered one of the greatest American-born players in the history of the sport. He is also an avid pickleball player and has participated in pickleball events.

Not a surprise that many of these pro athletes come from Tennis!