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Novak Djokovic Says Pickleball Is Making Tennis an ‘Endangered’ Sport


Novak Djokovic said pickleball is making the sport of tennis ‘endangered’ and asked tennis fans ‘to come together or create a new foundation’

Earlier in the press conference, Djokovic shared his thoughts on the state of tennis as a whole, saying he thinks the sport needs improvements to grow its audience. Andy Roddick and Serena Williams are just two tennis stars who’ve made headlines for their high-profile romances — and celebrity hook ups — in addition to their athletic abilities. Shi Tang/Getty ImagesDjokovic also explained that pickleball — despite tennis being the “king or queen of all racquet sports” — is more “economical” for club owners, which persuades them to make choices based on money.

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