She dreamed of a professional career as a tennis player and left for America at the age of 17. Eight years later, Gabriëlle Dekkers (25) still lives in the United States, but her sporting ambitions have changed. Alongside a full-time job, the Rosmalen native is working hard on the sport of pickleball and even became European champion with the Dutch national team. “It is incredible how popular the sport is here.” Just as popular as padel is in Eu…
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She dreamed of a professional career as a tennis player and left for America at the age of 17. Eight years later, Gabriëlle Dekkers (25) still lives in the United States, but her sporting ambitions have changed. Alongside a full-time job, the Rosmalen native is working hard on the sport of pickleball and even became European champion with the Dutch national team. “It is incredible how popular the sport is here.” Just as popular as padel is in Eu…