Tennis is going on offense to stop 'obnoxious' pickleball's rise

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A man in a purple shirt kneeling down to hit a backhand while playing in a pickleball tournament in Ohio in May.
A pickleball tournament in May.

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Padel is more fun than pickleball. But can the pricey racket sport enjoyed by America's top 1% win over the whole country?

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Padel is typically played as a doubles game on an enclosed court surrounded by glass walls.

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Move over, pickleball: The fast-growing sport of padel is the next hot luxury home amenity

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An aerial view of a lakeside property with a private padel court.
A home with a private padel court in Skaneateles, New York, is on the market for $7 million.

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