There are a lot of controversies surrounding the new paddle sport ever since some of the former tennis players entered its courts. In the process, American tennis legends like Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Michael Chang, and John McEnroe have also become a part of the upcoming tournament, Pickleball Slam.

However, some of the big names in the tennis community have not been with their decision to enter the realms of the fast-growing racket game in the US. The list also includes Serena Williams‘ former coach, Rennae Stubbs as she recently slammed the American tennis greats for participating in the paddle sport for money.

Serena Williams’ former coach expresses her opinion on pickleball

Rennae Stubbs has been quite vocal on her online platforms when it comes to slamming the pickleball franchise. There are a lot of investments being made in the fast-growing racket game as a separate tournament, Pickleball Slam has been established in the US.

READ MORE- ‘Don’t let these dudes fool you’- Hollywood actress and model Brooklyn Decker pulls husband Andy Roddick’s leg ahead of his Pickleball adventure

Trending

Italian Open: Aryna Sabalenka’s Crown Fails to Move Coco Gauff as She Comes Clean on Her Long Term Goals

May 14, 2024 05:27 AM EDT

Celebration Time for Coco Gauff’s Family as They Come Together to Take Pride in Her Youngest Brother’s First Sporting Honor

May 13, 2024 11:02 AM EDT

Emotional Mother’s Day Moment as Stefanos Tsisipas’ Mom Opens Up About the Heart-Breaking Impact of Her Father’s Death

May 12, 2024 04:05 PM EDT

Italian Open: Ex-Lovers Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa’s Unexpected Clash Draws Unfiltered Reactions from Fans

May 13, 2024 02:51 PM EDT

Roger Federer Adds a Rafael Nadal Twist to Vacation Spree With Wife Mirka and Kids as the Swiss Clan Touches Down in Spain

May 13, 2024 04:55 PM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Further, a lot of tennis fans are already excited upon hearing the news of some of the American tennis greats taking part in the pickleball event.

Taking note, Serena Williams’ former coach expressed her disappointment over the same on Twitter. She said a lot of crypto and NFT investors are putting their money on some of the tennis legends to persuade them to enter the courts of pickleball. In the process, she also slammed the American tennis greats for getting lured by the prize.

Stubbs said, “Pickleball (NFT/Crypto bros) throwing shit tons of money at some of the greats of the tennis game to give it credibility. They all think it’s a joke and embarrassing but they’re happily taking their money.”

Stubbs has always been against the pickleball franchise

This is not the first time when the American tennis legend’s former coach used her platform to shed light on the recent investments in the new racket game. On Twitter, Stubbs previously made her stance clear on pickleball by expressing her contempt for the sport.

However, the Hall of Famer’s blunt remarks about the game was met with a cheeky response from the bad boy of tennis. To fire back at the Australian tennis coach, Nick Kyrgios reminded her about other investments made by notable figures in the sporting community including LeBron James.

Watch this story – Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek Enjoy Pickleball With a Bucs Player Who Once Left Tom Brady Fuming

What do you think of the renowned tennis coach’s criticism of the paddle game? Let us know in the comments section.