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Pickleball and Sports
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Pickleball has been growing steadily in the past 10 years , but the last few years have been exponential . With this comes greater influx of sponsors , and more money is entering the sport . Top pros are now able to make a living on tournament earnings , endorsements , and exclusivity contracts . As pickleball continues to grow , its professional tours are becoming more established , and we have seen bigger sponsorship agreements and celebrities starting to invest in the sport .
As with any other professional sport , the health and well-being of the athletes is paramount to performing at their best during competition , and taking care of their bodies will minimize their risk for injury while prolonging their careers as much as possible . This is evidenced by athletes such as Roger Federer , Rafael