Spectators and players arrived runway-ready at Nationals.
From tie-dye to sparkles to clever pun shirts and DIY necklaces, players and pros alike showed up to the courts in photo-worthy fits that deserve recognition.
Susan Crossland and Linda Shafer arrived on Monday wearing some of the brightest and boldest outfits on Pickleball Boulevard. Crossland traveled from the home of pickleball in Washington, and Shafer came up from New Mexico. These two competed in women’s doubles (3.5), along with individual singles events.
Crossland’s tie dye and swirly patterned outfit came from Pete Carlson’s in Indian Wells.
“I walked into the store and asked the saleslady, ‘What kind of spunky outfit have you got this year?’ And when I saw this, I knew it had my name all over it,” said Crossland.
Crossland and Shafer have played doubles before, and after their previous win, Shafer decided to treat herself to a new outfit after their victory.
“I saw this colorful butterfly shirt and thought it was inspirational. It’ll bring us wins,” said Shafer.
And with those bold prints and brilliant colors, those outfits are destined to lead those ladies to victory.
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