It was a pleasure speaking with Luis de Cristobal, Director of the Mediterranean Open about the first open event being held at the illustrious Rafal Nadal Academy in Mallorca. 

We spoke about:

- How Luis got into running pickleball events

- The logistics of creating the Mediterranean Open

- More than pickleball, paella and fiesta!

- The courts that will be used at the event

- The structure of the tournament

- Initiatives to grow the sport among mentally and physically disabled people (and the special event they have planned for the open)

- The growth of pickleball in Spain and getting the sport recognised by governing bodies

- and more

This was a fun episode. I hope you enjoy the discussion.