<p>Dekel Bar is a native of Israel, and a former professional tennis player, so traveling around the U.S. for pickleball is nothing new for him. During his 6 years on the pro tennis tour, Bar reached the #3 ranking in Israel, #370 ATP in doubles, and #570 ATP in singles. His long-time friends Collin and Ben Johns introduced him to pickleball after multiple abdominal injuries ended his tennis career. On the pro pickleball tour, Bar is a serious force well-known for his power and athleticism.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Bar, or &ldquo;Big D&rdquo;, as his friends call him, currently attends IDC Herzelia University in Israel where he studies Economics and Entrepreneurship. He is also the co-owner of two businesses: Pickleball 360 (instructional video subscription service) and Pickleball Getaways (all-inclusive vacations with pickleball instruction).</p>