Kuala Lampur, April 7 --  

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 - Despite its booming global popularity, tennis legend Andre Agassi says pickleball remains in its "infancy", with vast room for growth - particularly in emerging markets like Malaysia.

Speaking at the JOOLA Titans Tour here, Agassi said the sport's rapid rise in recent years should not be mistaken for maturity, noting that its global development is only just beginning.

"It's still at its infancy," he said.

"I think when you look at it globally, the room for growth is remarkable."

Pickleball, which surged in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic, has quickly established itself as one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, driven largely by its accessibility and social appea...