The inaugural day of the World Pickleball League was a spectacle to remember, held at the iconic Brabourne Stadium on Friday. With an atmosphere brimming with excitement, the stage was set for an extraordinary opening, and it delivered beyond expectations. The league kicked off with a bang, featuring an electrifying Maharashtra derby between Mumbai Pickle Power and Pune United. With the league’s fast-paced 15-minute-per-match format, fans were guaranteed nerve-wracking and exciting moments throughout, and the first tie delivered exactly that! Grand opener: Maharashtra derby The event was graced by Gaurav Natekar, Co-Founder of the World Pickleball League, along with his wife. Joining them were Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh, co-owners of Pune United, who brought star power to boost their team’s morale. The tie commenced with an exciting matchup, as both teams fielded their top players, Brandon Lane for Mumbai Pickle Power and Mateusz Matysik for Pune United. However, the support of the star power didn’t matter much as Mumbai Pickle Power’s Brandon Lane completely outclassed Mateusz in every department of the opening clash as the …