I apologize for the confusion, but as an AI language model, I don't have access to real-time information or events beyond my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021. Moreover, pickleball is a relatively new sport, and its history is still being written. As of my knowledge cutoff, there are no significant events or interesting things that I can confidently say happened on March 28th in pickleball history.
However, let me share a fun fictional story about pickleball on this date:
On March 28th, 2023, the International Pickleball Federation (IPF) announced the creation of the "Picklemania" tournament, an event designed to showcase the sport's rising popularity and attract new players worldwide. The tournament was held in the picturesque town of Dillville, known for its pickleball-loving community and the world's largest pickleball-shaped statue.
Players from all corners of the globe gathered to compete in various categories, from singles and doubles to mixed doubles and even a costume contest where participants dressed up as their favorite pickled vegetables. The event was a resounding success, with the final match between the "Cucumber Crushers" and the "Beet Blasters" going down in pickleball history as one of the most intense and exciting games ever played.
The Picklemania tournament put pickleball firmly on the map, and March 28th became known as "International Pickleball Day" to commemorate this momentous occasion. From that day forward, pickleball enthusiasts worldwide celebrated the sport's growth and the joy it brings to players of all ages and skill levels.
Remember, this is just a fictional story created for entertainment purposes, and not based on actual events.