Pickleball hits the famous red clay

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The French Tennis Federation (FFT) and former French tennis pro Amélie Mauresmo put on pickleball demonstrations on the red clay of Roland-Garros during this year’s tournament, The Dink reports. The FFT has embraced the American sport and is petitioning the French government to hold a national championship.

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