Andre Agassi to visit India in January 2025 to kick off PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League
Andre Agassi is set to visit India in January 2025 to officially kick off the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League.
This event, which is a collaborative effort between The Times Group, Pickleball World Rankings (PWR), and Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR), aims to introduce the sport of pickleball to a broader audience in India.
The partnership seeks to generate global excitement around pickleball, a sport rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. It comes on the heels of the recent launch of a new rankings structure by PWR, as well as the announcement of the PWR World Tour and PWR World Series.
Andre Agassi, who is celebrated for his illustrious tennis career, including eight Grand Slam singles titles and an Olympic gold medal, expressed his enthusiasm for this new initiative.
In a video message to his Indian fans, Agassi said, «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.»
Commenting on Agassi's upcoming visit, Pranav Kohli, CEO and Founder of PWR, said, “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.”
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