Waters Battles Agassi in Pickleball Slam 4 for $1 Million Prize
The fourth edition of the Pickleball Slam arrives Wednesday, April 15, in Hollywood, Florida. The exhibition starts at 7 p.m. and will air on ESPN.
Waters will battle Agassi during Pickleball Slam 4 with a $1 million purse at stake. The event pairs tennis legends against current pickleball stars in a high-profile showcase.
Match card and format
The evening opens with two singles matches. James Blake meets Anna Leigh Waters in the first match.
Blake is a former world No. 4 and seven-time ATP champion. Waters is 19 and holds the top ranking in women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles in pickleball.
The second singles match pits Andre Agassi against Eugenie Bouchard, the former Wimbledon finalist currently ranked No. 9 in women’s singles. The night concludes with a doubles showdown.
Main doubles showdown
For the featured doubles match, Agassi teams with James Blake. They will face Anna Leigh Waters and Eugenie Bouchard.
The doubles contest crowns the headline attraction. The overall purse totals $1 million.
Event history and stakes
Agassi has appeared in every Pickleball Slam so far. He won all three previous editions.
- Pickleball Slam 1 (2023): Agassi and Andy Roddick beat John McEnroe and Michael Chang in Hollywood, Florida.
- Pickleball Slam 2 (2024): Agassi and Steffi Graf defeated John McEnroe and Maria Sharapova in Hollywood, Florida.
- Pickleball Slam 3 (2025): Agassi and Steffi Graf topped Andy Roddick and Eugenie Bouchard in Las Vegas.
The inaugural event drew a record crowd. It also became ESPN’s highest-rated pickleball telecast to date.
Context and implications
This Slam is an exhibition. It is not sanctioned by the APP or MLP.
No world ranking points or DUPR implications follow from these matches. Organizers frame it as a celebration of the sport’s growth and star power.
What to watch
Expect a contrast of styles and experience. Tennis veterans bring court craft and history.
Pickleball professionals bring speed and modern technique. The key question: can pickleball stars humble tennis legends on their own court?
Filmogaz.com will provide coverage and analysis following the matches. Fans can tune in on ESPN to watch the action live.
