The Florida Sun Shines on the US Open Pickleball Championships

Women ’ s Doubles Pro Champions : Christine McGrath hits a cross-court dink as opponent Corrine Carr gets ready .

Graham took notice of the rapid developments going on in pickleball . As the Business Director of Indoor Racquet Sports for Wilson Sporting Goods , she knew a thing or two about sport trends and business opportunities .

Upon completing months of research , Graham gave notice to Wilson in January ( and agreed to stay on until August ,

2015 ). Her plan was to showcase what she calls the “ first major professional‐only tournament brackets ” that would be displayed on national television .

She explained , “ We wanted to model our event after tennis ’ U . S . Open . This