Wimbledon’s rising talent Louis Laville is set to represent Team England on the European stage.
He has been selected to compete at the European Pickleball Championships, which will take place in Rome from September 18 to 21.
The event will be hosted by the European Pickleball Federation and held at the Foro Italico Sports Complex, where up to 20 pickleball courts on a hard acrylic surface will be laid for the tournament.
England will enter the competition as defending champions, having won the inaugural European Pickleball Championships in Southampton last year.
Karen Mitchell, chair and co-founding director of Pickleball England, said: "We’re looking forward to returning to the European Pickleball Team CChampionships in Rome next weekend.
"After we hosted (and won) the inaugural European Championships last year, we anticipate there will be lots of eyes on Team England as the squad looks to retain the incredible title they won in 2024.
"Some of our winning team from last year were unavailable for this year’s event, so there are a few new faces in the squad.
"We’re confident the team selected will do England proud on an international platform, as the best of the sport is showcased in Europe."
The England squad features eight men and eight women across Open (18+) and Senior (50+) categories.
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Louis will compete alongside James Chaudry, Freddie Powell, and Ben Cawston in the men’s 18+ division.
The full men’s 18+ line-up also includes Ben Cawston, Freddie Powell, and James Chaudry, while the women’s 18+ team features Thaddea Lock, Molly O’Donoghue, Mollie Knaggs, and Katie Morris.
Pickleball continues to gain momentum in England, with an estimated 50,000 people currently playing and over 800 venues offering the sport.
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