The athlete who lost the match kicked his opponent in the face.

A shocking act of violence occurred in the rapidly growing sport of pickleball. In viral footage on social media, a player in pink shorts is seen kicking his opponent Peter Shonk in the face, knocking him to the ground after the match.

Before the incident, Shonk, wearing a green t-shirt, celebrated his victory by shouting, "Come on! Let's go!" As the four players approached the net to shake hands, Shonk dropped the racket of his opponent in pink shorts.

As Shonk bent down to pick up the racket, the angry player in pink shorts kicked him in the face with his right foot. While Shonk's partner intervened with the aggressor, bystanders tried to prevent the fight. It was reported that Shonk did not suffer any serious injuries.

This sport, in which famous athletes like Tom Brady and LeBron James have invested in Major Pickleball League teams, has gained significant interest in recent years.

It is still unknown where the incident shared by "The Kitchen Pickleball" social media account took place.