Sun Prairie pickleball courts hosting world record attempt

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) -Think tennis, but smaller. Then add in a a hint of badminton and table tennis, and you’ve got pickleball. It’s a sport that has grown widely popular across the country and Tuesday, Sun Prairie’s Wyndham Hills Park pickleball courts are getting their day in the sun.

Sun Prairie was recently selected as the state of Wisconsin ‘spot’ in one pilot’s quest to set a world record being referred to as the ‘48-48-48 Challenge’. Dean Matt is attempting to complete 48 pickleball matches in 48 states in less than 48 days. Sun Prairie is stop 26 on the tour.

Upcoming pickleball tournaments include the 1st Annual Fun Prairie Pickleball Open June 2 through June 4. Then July 13 through July 16, the 2nd Annual Madtown Pickleball Open will be underway hosted by…