Following the release of a video showcasing the Professional Tour of Pickleball (PPA Tour) online, tennis fans shared their opinions with many criticizing the fast-growing sport.

As Pickleball continues to gather more interest nationwide, numerous celebrities including Lebron James, Tom Brady and even tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios have invested in the sport.

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Despite it's rising popularity, several tennis fans believe it to be a 'recreational sport', with many criticizing it's relaxed nature. The PPA Tour hosted it's Championship Sunday on July 30, with a clip going viral that left many tennis fans unimpressed.

"Literally nobody asked for this but all these big names invested in it and now they force it upon us like it's something anyone cares about,” said one fan.

"The pickleball agenda is ruining this country,” another fan said.

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"This is what money laundering looks like," chimed another fan.

"My god this is embarrassing. how is this geriatric hobby on regular espn," lamented yet another fan.

"Novak Djokovic going to dominate this sport when he retires to 85 at least," said another fan with a sense of humor.

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my god this is embarrassing. how is this geriatric hobby on regular espn.

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