Andy Murray destroys pickleball: "I don't like it at all, the noise bothers me, and it's very easy"

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The growth of pickleball seems unstoppable, especially in the United States, where it is gaining more practitioners, facilities, and media coverage. However, its expansion continues to generate some rejection among figures from the tennis world. Andy Murray has now joined those critical voices with strong statements about a sport he acknowledges has social virtues but fails to convince him.

The Briton did not hide his opinion at any moment. "I really am not a fan of pickleball. I don't like it. I know it is very popular, particularly in the United States, but it's simply not for me," he explained.

Murray strongly criticizes pickleball

Beyond a mere matter of taste, Murray pointed out some specific aspects that generate his rejection. "The noise seems a bit annoying to me. I also think it's a rather easy game," stated the former world number one and winner of three Grand Slam titles.

Andy Murray on pickleball:

"I'm really not a fan of pickleball. I find the noise a bit annoying. I think it's quite an easy game as well. It's a little bit of a cop out." pic.twitter.com/ynR2QQZIZY

— Corvath Draemir (@Archaicmind3000) July 27, 2026

His words connect with a debate that has been ongoing within tennis for some time. Pickleball has found an extraordinary path of growth thanks to its accessibility and recreational component, but various voices linked to the circuit have tended to downplay its athletic demands compared to professional tennis.

However, Murray does acknowledge what explains much of its success. "As a game, I think it's fun. It's a good way to socialize, also involving a certain level of physical activity," he admitted before reiterating his stance: "But I'm not a big fan."

A strong opinion that holds significance coming from one of the great tennis players of recent decades. While pickleball continues to gain ground in the United States, its recognition as a sport continues to spark strongly divergent opinions among those who have devoted their lives to tennis.

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