Fort Lauderdale Open pickleball tournament at The Fort | PHOTOS

Chuck Feinstein of Chicago gets pumped up as he competes in the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open pickleball tournament on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Pro players compete for their share of a $100,000 prize pool, and amateur players who earn gold medals will secure their spots in the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Spectators watch during the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open pickleball tournament at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Pro players compete for their share of a $100,000 prize pool, and amateur players who earn gold medals will secure their spots in the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Domenika Turkovic of Croatia competes in the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open pickleball tournament on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Pro players compete for their share of a $100,000 prize pool, and amateur players who earn gold medals will secure their spots in the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

A plexiglass container filled with pickleballs during the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open pickleball tournament on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Pro players compete for their share of a $100,000 prize pool, and amateur players who earn gold medals will secure their spots in the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Pam Gilbert of North Carolina competes in the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open pickleball tournament on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Pro players compete for their share of a $100,000 prize pool, and amateur players who earn gold medals will secure their spots in the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Players wait to compete in the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open pickleball tournament on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Pro players compete for their share of a $100,000 prize pool, and amateur players who earn gold medals will secure their spots in the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

People head to the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open pickleball tournament at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Pro players compete for their share of a $100,000 prize pool, and amateur players who earn gold medals will secure their spots in the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Spectators at the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open pickleball tournament at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Pro players compete for their share of a $100,000 prize pool, and amateur players who earn gold medals will secure their spots in the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Myle Vijan referees the Masters Senior Pro Mixed Doubles match during the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open pickleball tournament at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Pro players compete for their share of a $100,000 prize pool, and amateur players who earn gold medals will secure their spots in the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Domenika Turkovic of Croatia and Jason Bock of Portland compete in a doubles match at the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open pickleball tournament on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Pro players compete for their share of a $100,000 prize pool, and amateur players who earn gold medals will secure their spots in the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

A player walks into the registration area at the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open pickleball tournament at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Pro players compete for their share of a $100,000 prize pool, and amateur players who earn gold medals will secure their spots in the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Spectators watch during the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open pickleball tournament at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Pro players compete for their share of a $100,000 prize pool, and amateur players who earn gold medals will secure their spots in the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)