STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — In the midst of the record-breaking 2024 Minto US Open Pickleball Championships April 13-20 in Naples, Fla., James Ptacek of Strongsville stood out among the thousands of competitors.
The financial adviser and co-founder of Ta-Check Financial’s passion for pickleball was palpable as he entered the men’s doubles age 50-59 3.5 skill level category alongside his on-court partner, John Reichel from Fort Myers, Fla.
