Nike (NKE) has signed a deal with No. 1-ranked pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters making her the first pickleball athlete to join Nike’s roster, CNBC’s Jessica Golden. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, Waters will represent Nike for both apparel and footwear across all of her events and professional tournaments. The 18-year-old will also serve as a global pickleball ambassador for Nike, the author notes.
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