Judy Murray OBE says pickleball can help Scotland be more active, calling it a “perfect fit” for the country's indoor spaces and unpredictable weather.<br />Record-breaking Skechers Pickleball Scottish Open in Glasgow attracts 380 competitors from 14 countries, with over 900 matches played.<br />Pickleball participation in Scotland has surged by more than 10,000% since 2018, growing from 50 players to over 5,200, reaching schools, retirement communities, wheelchair users, and even prisons.<br />Anne Smillie, British sport’s longest serving CEO, predicts pickleball will overtake tennis as Scotland's most popular racket sport by 2030, with the right funding and support.<br />Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. and in England, with celebrity fans like Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney driving its global rise.
