The 2024 Rhode Island Senior Games Pickleball Tournament was held on September 27-29 at the beautiful Ocean State Pickleball Club in Narragansett, Rhode Island. 161 players competed in Men’s and Women’s Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Participants came from multiple states including Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Quebec, Canada. First through fourth place finishers in each age/rating division are now eligible to compete in the National Senior Games Tournament being held in Des Moines, Iowa in the summer of 2025.
A highlight of the weekend occurred on Saturday when Ivan Lendl, former #1 tennis player in the world, played in the 4.5 Men’s Doubles division. Mr. Lendl and his partner acquitted themselves well against some stiff competition which was viewed by a standing room only audience.
For a complete look at all the matches played, please visit the Pickleball Brackets website, Rhode Island Senior Games. Also, to view a podcast of the games, hosted by David Howe, please visit the Rhody Pickleballers page on Facebook. And, of course, it’s time to see some pictures of the action!