Pickleball Just Got a $225 MILLION Boost… Here’s What It Means + Atlanta

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This week on KOTC we break down one of the biggest moments in pickleball history — a $225 million investment into the UPA and what it means for the future of the sport.

From MLP and PPA growth to players cashing in, KOTC is diving into the real story behind the headlines (and calling out the misinformation along the way).
We also recap the Atlanta tournament, including The rise of “Tama Time” and breakout performances. Major upsets and new faces shaking up the brackets Heated moments, body shots, and sportsmanship debates. Why line call issues are getting worse (not better). The dominance of top teams — and who can actually challenge them

0:00 Start 
5:00 Sponsors 
13:32 Big investment 
23:13 Atlanta 
27:26 Womens Singles
31:48 Mens Singles 
37:45 Mixed Doubles 
40:24 Mens Doubles 
54:12 Womens Doubles 
1:00:32 The Race 
1:05:48 Questions 

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