Pickleball hater John McEnroe points out one of the biggest negatives about the sport
John McEnroe expressed his disdain for pickleball during a broadcast of 'The MacZone' with Genie Bouchard. He criticized the sport, particularly noting the unpleasant sound of the plastic ball compared to a tennis ball. Despite his criticisms, McEnroe acknowledged that he had played pickleball for financial gain.
- ▪John McEnroe made negative comments about pickleball while hosting a show with Genie Bouchard.
- ▪He criticized the sound of the plastic ball used in pickleball, calling it a major negative.
- ▪McEnroe admitted to playing pickleball for money, but differentiated it from traditional tennis.
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OutKick-Sports Pickleball hater John McEnroe points out one of the biggest negatives about the sport McEnroe made the comments while welcoming tennis star-turned-pickleballer Genie Bouchard to 'The MacZone' By Matt Reigle OutKick Published May 30, 2026 4:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video There's an industry to complain about Caitlin Clark | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Dan Dakich exposes how a whole new industry has bloomed just from being critical of white athletes like Caitlin Clark There's no question that pickleball is one of the hottest sports on the planet, but it's still getting a frosty reception from tennis great John McEnroe.
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