“No disrespect, but pickleball’s way easier": Fritz rules out switching to other sports

Taylor Fritz talked about his hobbies and stated that pickleball is easier than tennis.

The American was interviewed by Prakash Armitraj on Tennis Channel and discussed the leisure activities he engages in during his free time, after having participated in the pre-Miami Open activities. Pickleball games were played, including both tennis and paddle players, with Fritz and Jabeur playing on opposing teams.

The journalist commented that Fritz looked comfortable on the pickleball court and asked if he spends a lot of time practicing that sport.

“You looked pretty good on the pickleball court,” said Amritraj, “My question is, have you put in much time on the pickleball court?"

“No disrespect to pickleball players, but pickleball’s way easier,” laughed the American,” responded Fritz.

“Once you understand the rules and what to do, it’s an easy transition with tennis,” he added. “I’ll play here and there, but (I have) golf and other stuff that I like to do.” Added the 25-year-old player.

The world No. 10 was unable to defend the Indian Wells title he had won in 2022, crashing out in the quarterfinals against Italian Jannik Sinner. He is now participating in the Miami Open and will play in the third round against Canadian Denis Shapovalov, after achieving an impeccable victory in 59 minutes against his compatriot Emilio Nava.