DALLAS, TX – March 20 is the International Day of Happiness!

There are all kinds of weird, exciting, and outright whacky national days out there, like National Napping Day (March 11), Houseplant Appreciation Day (Jan. 10), Talk like a Pirate Day (Sep. 19), and Clean your Refrigerator Day (Nov. 15) to name a few.

But the International Day of Happiness seems like a top-tier holiday. Pickleball is a sport that truly brings people joy, whether it’s the elderly grandmas outplaying the young whippersnappers, or the pros who quit their jobs to pursue the game full-time.

To mark the occasion, here are some of the best photos from the PPA Tour that truly illustrate the delight pickleball can deliver. 

Allyce Jones at the 2023 North Carolina Open

Allyce Jones - who is affectionately known as "Mighty Mouse" - is one of the most emotive and passionate players to watch, so when she wins, her level of excitement is simply off the charts.

Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu celebrating a win at the 2024 Austin Open

There's nothing like a hug with your doubles partner after a big win. At the Veolia Austin Open, Daescu and Bright won gold and celebrated accordingly. This just gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling.

Anna Leigh Waters and Leigh Waters celebrating at the 2024 Mesa Arizona Cup

There's nothing like some mother-daughter love on the pickleball court. Waters' mom and coach, Leigh, is always the first person to celebrate her daughter's triumphs... which just keep on coming and coming.

Ben Johns and Collin Johns celebrating at the 2023 Austin Showdown

Brotherly love on the pickleball court is just too sweet, especially when a victory has been secured. Just look at Collin's face hugging Ben. That's some major sibling appreciation. 

Connor Garnett smiling at the 2024 Pickleball Central Indoor USA Championships 

Garnett is one of the smiliest pros on tour. Nearly every photo of him shows his complete and utter satisfaction while playing the game he loves. Garnett looks like he's truly living the dream out there on the court. 

Collin Schick and Jack Sock celebrating at the 2024 Hyundai Masters 

Now this is a jump for joy! Sock and Shick, two former tennis pros turned pickleball pros, are as explosive with their celebrations as they are with their gameplay. 

Jay Devilliers at the 2023 OGIO Newport Beach Shootout

Sometimes, a smile can intimidate your opponent. Here, Devilliers' smile shows his love for the game and his confidence in the heat of battle, too.

Vivienne David and Thomas Wilson at the 2024 Pickleball Central Indoor USA Championships 

Embrace your doubles partner! Wilson and David are perhaps the smiliest duo on the pro circuit. Their passion for the sport is simply infectious. 

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