Andy Roddick’s Hilarious Response to Pickleball Challenge from Christian Alshon

Former tennis star Andy Roddick recently found himself in the middle of a heated debate between pickleball and tennis, thanks to a challenge thrown by professional pickleball player Christian Alshon.

Alshon, who claimed that pickleball made him a better athlete than tennis ever did, challenged Roddick along with James Blake and Nick Kyrgios to a game of pickleball for a whopping $100k each. Roddick, known for his quick wit both on and off the court, responded in typical fashion.

Comparing Alshon to tennis legend Roger Federer, Roddick humorously pointed out Alshon’s lack of major titles and his focus on pickleball. He then gracefully bowed out of the conversation, acknowledging the growing popularity of pickleball but reaffirming his loyalty to tennis.

Roddick, a former world number one and US Open champion, retired from professional tennis in 2012 but has remained active in the sport. His response to Alshon’s challenge only added fuel to the fire in the ongoing pickleball vs tennis debate.

While pickleball continues to gain traction in the sports world, tennis stalwarts like Roddick are not backing down from defending their beloved sport. Whether the challenge between Alshon and the tennis stars will come to fruition remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure – the rivalry between pickleball and tennis is far from over.