Pickleball Player James R. Nici, Esq. To Compete for the Most Prestigious Title in Pickleball at the 2024 Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships in Naples, Fla., April 13-20

NAPLES, FLA. – (3/20/2024) – A record 3,000+ amateur and professional pickleball players of all ages and skill levels from all 50 states and nearly 30 different countries will once again gather in Naples, Florida from April 13-20 to compete in the largest and most prestigious pickleball tournament in the world — the 2024 Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships powered by Margaritaville.

James R. Nici, Esq. from Naples, Florida, will be competing in four events (Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles Age, Men’s Doubles Age/Skill and Mixed Doubles Age). The most prestigious event in pickleball since 2016 is back in beautiful Naples, Florida with a $150,000 pro prize purse, and a record number of players. Known as the “Biggest Pickleball Party in the WorldTM,” the 40,000 spectators create an electric atmosphere at East Naples Community Park — the largest permanent pickleball facility in the world.

The event will be streamed daily on Pickleball Channel with the women’s and men’s pro action broadcast live on CBS Sports Network on Friday April 19 from 4-7 pm and Saturday April 20 from 5-9 pm ET.

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country. A recent study indicated that more than 36 million people had played the sport. Information on the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships is available at www.USOPENPickleball.com. You can follow the event on Twitter | Facebook | Instagram.