Phuket, Thailand played host to the inaugural Asia Pickleball Open over the weekend. More than 10 countries were represented at the tournament including India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Pakistan. The event was organized by the Thai Pickleball Association, the Asia Federation of Pickleball and Pickleball Global and hosted by Tyson McGuffin.

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McGuffin is creating a name for himself as a global pickleball ambassador as the sport continues to explode abroad. He also plans to host the European Pickleball Open in Spain this July.