The U.S. Open Pickleball Championships are taking place in Naples from April 26 to May 3.
The U.S. Open added the Junior National Championship division, drawing in junior players to the National Pickleball Center.
Players will compete during the weekend and then have the chance to compete in the amateur events during the upcoming week.
60,000 people are expected to be at the center for the week. People from all 50 states and 40 different countries will be in attendance.
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