What a week it's been in the fast-paced world of pickleball! From groundbreaking international developments to exciting pro tour action, here are the top 5 stories that have us reaching for our paddles: Shop at QuirkyPickle.store 1️⃣ UPA Asia Trailblazers Program Kicks Off! 🚀 Huge news for global pickleball development! The United Pickleball Association (UPA) has launched its inaugural "UPA Asia Trailblazers" program. This exciting initiative brings 11 top young players from eight Asian countries to the US for three months of world-class coaching and exposure to the PPA Tour and MLP. This is a massive step towards fostering talent and expanding professional pickleball across Asia! 2️⃣ Pro Player Fined and Suspended for Breach of Contract! 😱 In a surprising development, highly-ranked American-Vietnamese pickleball player Quang Duong has been fined $50,000 and suspended by the UPA for competing in a charity tournament in Vietnam, breaching his contract. This highlights t...