Andre Agassi and Ben Johns JOOLA Titans Tour 2026 at Merdeka 118

The JOOLA Titans Tour 2026 wrapped up its Kuala Lumpur event with a landmark achievement at Merdeka 118, where Andre Agassi and Ben Johns led the highest pickleball match ever held in a building at Level 118, officially recognized by Guinness World Records™.

The two-day event attracted about 2,000 spectators to Stadium Juara, showcasing world-class pickleball and enhancing Malaysia’s position as a dynamic market for the sport. In collaboration with Tourism Malaysia, the event supported the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, highlighting Malaysia as a vibrant destination for international sporting events. The defining moment occurred at Merdeka 118, where Team Agassi faced Team Ben in a showcase featuring top global and Asia-Pacific players.

The match included women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles, culminating in a high-intensity “Dreambreaker” finale. The Kuala Lumpur skyline lit up with a synchronized display, celebrating a defining moment for pickleball in the region. Earlier, Stadium Juara hosted exhibition matches and fan engagement activities, including a Celebrities & Pros segment featuring Malaysian icons Datuk Nicol David and Dato’ Mirnawan Nawawi. The event also had a community impact, with players engaging in coaching sessions and grassroots activations.

Tom Nguyen, CEO of JOOLA APAC, praised the extraordinary response in Kuala Lumpur, reflecting the growth of pickleball in Malaysia and its potential across Asia. The Kuala Lumpur leg was supported by local distributors and organizations, with Leapmotor as the official mobility sponsor. Following Malaysia, the JOOLA Titans Tour continues to Beijing, further shaping the future of pickleball in Asia.