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The Big Apple welcomes the APP Tour from May 21st - 26th for the 2024 Zimmer Biomet APP New York City Open, which is a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event, and will feature AARP Champions and Masters divisions.

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ALL players signing up for PRO play MUST read - click HERE APP PRO TOUR INFORMATION REGARDING REGISTRATION, ENTRY, ACCEPTANCE, DRAW SIZES, FORMATS, AND OTHER PRO COMPETITION INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT THE PRO TOUR UPDATES LINK ABOVE. PRO PLAYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REGULARLY REVIEWING AND CHECKING THIS PRO TOUR UPDATES DOCUMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS REFERENCED THEREIN. PRO MEN’S SINGLES QUALIFIERS AND PRO MEN’S DOUBLES QUALIFIERS WILL TYPICALLY TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY OF THE EVENT WEEK. MIXED PRO DOUBLES QUALIFIERS WILL TYPICALLY BE HELD ON THE MORNING OF THE MIXED PRO DOUBLES MAIN DRAW EVENT. HOWEVER, PLEASE CHECK THE PRO TOUR UPDATES LINK ABOVE FOR EVENT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND UPDATES AS QUALIFYING DATES MAY VARY BY EVENT. APP Tour Event - Sunday APP Gold Medal Match Day for PRO Events SPECTATOR SEATING There will be a $15 grounds pass fee for Thursday - Sunday; this will include stadium seating Click HERE to purchase your tickets in advance; tickets will also be sold at the door. VOLUNTEERS Sign up HERE to volunteer for this amazing event. APP SHOOTOUT INFORMATION; ALL PLAYERS THAT WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT, MUST READ !! APP Chicago Shootout Prize Money (4.0 UPTR or greater per doubles or mixed doubles). Players will be accepted, both male and female, based on their UTPR at time of registration. Play will consist of both gender and mixed doubles combined in one bracket with a maximum of 16 teams based on a first come, first serve basis. There will be an alternate list. Note: If a player is playing pro singles on Thursday morning, a decision will need to be made by 3:00 p.m. if they will continue with their pro singles bracket, or play in the Shootout. An alternate eligible player will be allowed to sub in if a player wants to continue with their pro singles draw. If an alternate can not be found, or the player decides to continue with the singles bracket, a withdrawal will be enforced with no refunds or either players in the Shootout. Payout is 1st place ($500/team), 2nd place ($300/team) and 3rd place ($200/team)

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PLAYERS MUST PAY WHEN YOU REGISTER - NO EXCEPTIONS ! USA Pickleball sanctioned tournament - MMP Every player must have a current USAP Membership and this number MUST be included in your player profile. Your membership must be active through the last day of the tournament, if not, you will not be allowed to register. All matches will be played on either dedicated, temporary (with C&D Nets) or Pickleball True Courts. SENIOR PRO EVENTS/REQUIREMENTS New: AARP Champions Tour Wildcard Request Any senior pro wanting to participate in an AARP Champions Tour event and is NOT eligible due to having a low UTPR, may apply for a wildcard. Please submit a request for desired tour stop and events you wish to enter to: [email protected] Deadline for submission is three days midnight prior to specific tournament registration deadline. ALL AMATEUR PLAYERS MUST READ - PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY​ What does it mean to be registered? * Player in a singles amateur event has registered and paid their tournament fees * Player in a doubles amateur event; both players have registered and both players have paid their tournament fees You or your team could be moved to the waitlist: (see the following items) * If your partner (doubles) has not registered/paid * Contract to play is between players and it is their responsibility to comply with the tournament requirements to participate as stated above - player responsibility Playing in Amateur Events: * Players may only play in one event per day. * Brackets will be filled on a first come basis. ** As a waitlist develops, we will be managing bracket sizes to accommodate demand. ** Therefore bracket maximums may be adjusted from registration opening to day of play. FORMAT OF PLAY: Double Elimination: All players will have the ability to play for the Gold Medal match thru the consolation bracket. All players are guaranteed two ( 2 ) matches. All matches in the "Main Draw" will be 2 out of 3 games to 11; winning by 2 points; all matches in the "Consolation Draw" will be one game to 15 winning by 2 points. Medal rounds will be 2 out of 3 games to 11 win by 2. Doubles: 4 or 5 team brackets will play a round robin format; 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2 points 3 or fewer teams will be combined brackets Singles: 5+ player brackets will play double elimination 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2 points. 4 player brackets will play a round robin format; 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2 points; 3 or fewer players will be combined brackets If your event is a round robin format - THERE WILL BE NO PLAYOFFS Skill Player Partner Replacement Policy: Any registered player losing a partner, after registrations have closed, must replace that partner with an already registered player. The replacement must be in the same skill/age group that you are scheduled to play. Players can play down in age and up in skill. Replacements need to be known and communicated to the registration coordinator listed on the CONTACT page by 4pm the day before you are scheduled to play. Replacements can be found on the players needing partners list, which can be found on pickleballbrackets.com.

Refund Policy

CANCELLATION DEADLINE - August 8, 2023 Withdrawals before August 8, 2023 will receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. If you registered and paid the registration fee and were put on the wait list; you will not be charged the event fee until you are actually moved into the event. If you do not move off the wait list; a full refund will be issued at the end of the tournament. The cancellation fee will not apply. **The PT Software Fee is non-refundable as stated on the checkout** Refunds will be issued 7- 10 days at the completion of the tournament. REGISTRATION DEADLINE – AUGUST 21, 2023 No refunds or credits for any reason after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE unless the Registration & Weather Insurance Policy has been purchased prior to the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: APP events are outdoor events. If weather or any other unforeseen circumstance occurs the APP will do all it can to play matches. If brackets are in mid play when a weather or unforeseen circumstance occurs the situation will be evaluated on a case by case basis to determine if the bracket may be finished or if winners may be determined REGISTRATION & WEATHER INSURANCE POLICY If you withdraw before CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE, you will be issued a full refund less the cancellation fee without the need to purchase Registration Insurance. During registration you may choose to purchase the Registration & Weather Insurance in the event you have to cancel out of the event after CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE. See the policy for specific coverage details. Event fees: Registration fee is $80 for Athlete Credential Amateur Event fee - $40 Pro Event Fee - $130 Champion (Senior) Pro Fee - $120 Shootout - $75 Code of Conduct: All players will be held to the Player Code of Conduct

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The 2023 APP Tour Schedule Released

The APP Tour released their 2023 schedule today. The new schedule has 20 events throughout the US and even one stop in Canada.

The 2023 tour will follow a different format that includes 4 Majors, and 2 Championships.

The Spring  Championship event will be the second annual stop at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in NYC, May 24-28. The Fall Championship event will be Nov 29 - Dec 3 at Bell Bank Park in Mesa, AZ

The full schedule is available in the press release below.

Association of Pickleball Professionals Announces 2023 Tour Schedule

Twenty Tour stops, four Majors, two Championships highlight 2023 campaign, which begins January 11

CHICAGO – The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) announced its 2023 Tour schedule today, revealing the first of many major enhancements to its annual calendar. Twenty tour stops comprise the schedule, highlighted by four Major tournaments and two Championship events – the Spring Championships in New York City and the Fall Championships in Mesa, Ariz.

Two Major tournaments will take place prior to each of the Spring and Fall Championships, respectively. The Spring Majors will take place in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Southern California ahead of the Spring Championships in New York City, while the Fall Majors will be held in Chicago and Dallas leading up to the Fall Championships in Mesa, Ariz.

Throughout the 20 tournaments currently scheduled, the 2023 APP Tour will offer opportunities for open pros, senior pros, super senior pros and amateurs.

In a historic first, the APP Tour will compete in Canada from June 21-25, continuing to extend the organization and sport’s visibility and presence in markets across the globe.

“We are thrilled to announce the North American schedule for the APP’s fourth season,” said Ken Herrmann, founder of the APP. “It’s hard to believe the growth and passion for pickleball around the country and world, and we are incredibly proud to be delivering another robust tournament schedule for our professionals and competitive amateurs.

“The 2023 schedule again includes historic venues and terrific markets. We also are excited to see our professionals compete in our new format and structure with four Majors and two Championships up for grabs.”

Future schedules for the APP Next Gen Series, International Series, and Collegiate Series, along with tournament prize pools, will be announced in the coming weeks. Additional information on USA Pickleball National Championship Series and Golden Ticket events will be announced soon.

2023 APP Tour Schedule

Date                                                   Location Jan. 11-15                                         Punta Gorda, Fla. Jan. 18-22                                         Boca Raton, Fla. Feb. 8-12                                           Daytona Beach, Fla. ^ March 1-5                                         St. Louis, Mo. March 15-19                                     Delray Beach, Fla. March 29-April 2                            Mesa, Ariz. April 26-30                                      Sacramento, Calif. May 3-7                                            Southern California ^ May 10-14                                        Cincinnati, Ohio May 24-28                                        New York City, N.Y. * June 21-25                                        Canadian Tournament (location TBD) July 12-16                                          Los Angeles, Calif. Aug. 23-27                                        Philadelphia, Pa. Aug. 30-Sep. 3                                 Chicago, Ill. ^ Sep. 6-10                                           New Jersey Sep. 27-Oct. 1                                  Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 4-8                                             Dallas, Texas ^ Oct. 18-22                                         Houston, Texas Oct. 25-29                                         Hilton Head Island, S.C. Nov. 29-Dec. 3                                 Mesa, Ariz. *

^ designates Major tournament * designates Spring/Fall Championships

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APP Tour Announces 2023 Indoor Championships

Event will take place in rosemont, illinois.

The Association of Pickleball Players has announced an update to its 2023 APP Tour schedule, introducing its inaugural APP U.S. Indoor Championships scheduled for November 29 through December 3 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

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The 2023 APP U.S. Indoor Championships will be the only indoor event on the schedule. It marks the APP’s return to its hometown as the second APP Tour event in the Chicago metro area this season, joining the Chicago Open. The venue will feature competition on Pickleball United’s True Courts and a centerpiece Championship Court.

Amateurs of all ages and skill levels will compete alongside the sport’s top professionals in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events.

“We’re thrilled to bring another APP Tour event to our hometown of Chicago in 2023 with our first-ever APP U.S. Indoor Championships,” said APP Founder Ken Herrmann . “This is an exciting new event for us, one we will continue to develop and grow over the coming years. The ever-increasing demand from pickleball players across Illinois and the Midwest has been remarkable and we can’t wait to host another packed house in Chicago.”

The event also marks the final stop of AARP Masters Division action on the 2023 APP Tour for pros aged 60 and above. Player registration for the 2023 APP U.S. Indoor Championships is now open . In conjunction with the APP event, attendees can participate in activities including ice skating at Parkway Bank Park, festive lights at Impact Field and live entertainment at Allstate Arena and the Rosemont Theatre.

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The APP Tour Features Pickleball Road Warriors

The APP Tour is a non-stop pickleball machine. In the last two weeks alone, the APP Tour traveled from Philadelphia to Chicago (and even had a stop in Spain the same weekend as its Chicago Open). The APP Tour is now on the road to Atlanta for its 18 th tour stop of 2022 in the United States (with 7 more stops in the U.S. alone throughout the remainder of the calendar year).

If you like to play pickleball and want to compete week-in and week-out, the APP Tour will certainly give you plenty of opportunities. And, there are a ton of pro pickleball players along for the ride. In fact, a handful of pros and senior pros have already played in over 100 brackets this 2022 calendar year! Shoutout to these pro pickleball players and senior pro pickleball players who are absolute road warriors!

Let’s breakdown the last two APP tour stops…

DJ Young and Vivienne David Shine at the APP Philadelphia Open

Both DJ Young and Vivienne David—both Dreamland residents, practice partners, and CRBN-wielding players—shined at the APP Philadelphia Open, winning gold together in mixed doubles and then again in their respective gender doubles events. Young won gold in men’s doubles with Mario Barrientos, while Vivienne David took home gold in women’s doubles with Lauren Stratman (which was the second gold in a row for this duo).

Other standouts from the APP Philadelphia Open include:

• Pablo Tellez snagged three medals—one in each event he played in. Tellez took home silver in men’s singles, silver in men’s doubles (with Brendon Long), and bronze in mixed doubles (with Milan Rane).
• Speaking of Milan Rane, she grabbed two medals herself. One bronze in mixed doubles and one silver in women’s doubles with partner Jorja Johnson, who grabbed two medals, too, with her women’s singles championship. Megan Fudge also matched Rane and Johnson with two medals of her own—a bronze in women’s doubles with Olivia McMillan and a silver in women’s singles.
• Andrei Daescu scooped up two medals at the APP Philadelphia Open – a bronze medal in men’s doubles with Eden Lica, and a silver medal in mixed doubles with a “pick-up” partner in Andrea Koop (who filled in for her sister, Maggie Remynse, who had to back out last minute). Not too bad for a late pick-up…
• Federico Staksrud climbed back on top of the men’s singles podium. Staying with singles, John Cincola claimed bronze in men’s singles, and Alix Truong had a strong showing, claiming bronze on the women’s singles side.
• Last, but certainly not least, Julie Johnson was the standout in the senior pro brackets, as she took home the coveted triple crown (winning gold in senior mixed doubles, senior women’s doubles, and senior women’s singles).

The APP Chicago Open Features Lots of “If Necessary” Games

The APP Chicago Open featured a “Championship Sunday,” with all championship matches being played on Sunday, and a good crowd came out to support. The pro pickleball players put on a show for the in-person crowd, too, as a majority of the matches (4 out of the 5 championship matches) in the APP Tour’s double-elimination format went to the “if necessary” game to 15. The big winners on the weekend were:

• Federico Staksrud defended his APP Philadelphia Open men’s singles gold with another gold in Chicago. Staksrud held off JW Johnson in the “if necessary” game to 15, leaving Johnson to have to settle for silver.

• Salome Devidze snagged the women’s singles gold, defeating Anna Bright. Both Bright and JW Johnson were on the hunt for a triple crown, but were stopped in their quest early in the day.
• Similar to Bright and Johnson, two senior pros were also in the hunt for a triple crown—Rick Witsken and Beth Bellamy. Only Bellamy, however, was able to procure the triple crown on the weekend. Congrats to Beth Bellamy!

• Andrea Koop and Lauren Stratman completed the ultimate comeback. After the pair lost their first match of the women’s doubles bracket, Koop and Stratman came all the way back, completing the “double dip” against Jorja Johnson and Anna Bright, and grabbed the gold medal. APP Tour founder, Ken Herrmann, even called Stratman the “player of the month,” as she has won the last three women’s doubles events in a row on the APP Tour.

• Andrei Daescu and Dylan Frazier held off an attempted “double dip” from JW Johnson and Dekel Bar. With a young gun and a big man on each side of the pickleball net, it was Daescu and Frazier who came out on top.

• Mixed doubles was all about Dylan Frazier and Anna Bright, who squeaked out the finals (again, in the “if necessary” game to 15) to claim the gold medal over their common gender doubles partners and friends, the brother-sister duo of JW and Jorja Johnson. As a result, Frazier grabbed double gold, Bright snagged three medals on the weekend, and JW Johnson went 0-3 on Championship Sunday, having to settle for three silver medals.

• Also, shoutout to the bronze medalists at the APP Chicago Open: James Ignatowich and Rosie Johanson in their respective gender singles events, Etta Wright and Lee Whitwell in women’s doubles, Thomas Wilson and DJ Young in men’s doubles, and Andrea Koop and Zane Navratil in mixed doubles.

Congrats to all of the medalists at the APP Philadelphia Open and APP Chicago Open!

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“Hail, Chicago”: 2023 APP Chicago Open

This weekend’s APP Chicago Open attracted over 800 players and a remarkable number of fans. Championship Court brimmed with vibrant energy, creating an electrifying atmosphere complemented by first-rate ESPN+ coverage.

A Series Of Upsets

The absence of frequent medalists Parris Todd , Simone Jardim , and Hunter Johnson opened up the field for other players and teams to make a splash. 

What we saw was a series of upsets across the four days of play leading to one of the most exciting Championship Sundays to date, with four out of five of the matches going to the 15-point championship tiebreak. 

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Men’s Singles – Jaume Martinez Vich Vs. Christopher Haworth

At APP tournaments , it’s common to see Hunter Johnson facing off against his brother, Yates, in the finals. With Hunter absent from the draw, Yates secured the #1 seed.

Ross Whittaker, a relative newcomer who began the year competing in singles qualifying rounds before earning a place in the main draws, achieved the first major upset of the weekend by defeating Y. Johnson (11-13, 11-6, 12-10).

Jaume Martinez Vich

If you’ve been following the professional pickleball scene recently, you’re likely familiar with the rising star Jaume Martinez Vich . 

Martinez Vich, the former hitting partner of Rafael Nadal, has been consistently turning heads at PPA tournaments, so it came as no surprise when he advanced to the gold medal match. 

Although he faced a tough loss in the opening round against Aanick Lohani (11-9, 11-8), he quickly rebounded, breezing through the backdraw. He found redemption against Lohani (with a decisive score of 15-1) before defeating Ryler Dehaert (12-10, 11-7) in the bronze medal match.

Friendly Banter

In contrast to Martinez Vich, Christopher Haworth had a relatively smooth journey to the gold medal match, successfully defeating numerous formidable opponents. As Sunday arrived, both athletes were excited to play in front of the lively Chicago crowd. 

Throughout the match, they engaged in friendly banter with each other and interacted with the enthusiastic fans, even cracking jokes when the score was tight. 

“When I play with people, I feel less pressure for some reason because I like talking to them. Thank you to everybody for coming to support and thank you to Ken and the APP in general for giving me this opportunity to compete in this tournament.” Martinez Vich when asked about his preference to play in front of a crowd.

Ultimately, Martinez Vich won the 2 out of 3 matches (11-6, 11-5), forcing a thrilling 15-point championship tiebreak, which he barely pulled off (15-13). One of the points from this thrilling gold medal match even made it to SportsCenter’s Top 10.

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Women’s Singles – Dominique Schaefer vs. Salome Devidze 

When Dominique Schaeffer secured her first upset victory against Salome Devidze at the APP St. Louis Open , it became clear that she is a force to be reckoned with.

Schaeffer has consistently demonstrated her potential to compete at the highest level in women’s singles over the past few months, and now, she appears to be emerging as the player to beat.

Schaefer secured commanding victories against Klara Nowack (11-0, 11-4) and Alix Truong (11-0, 11-0) before sending Devidze to the back draw in the semi-finals (0-11, 11-3, 11-2). Her exceptional performance on Friday concluded with an impressive win over the highly skilled singles player Judit Castillo (6-11, 11-5, 11-5).

Decisive Victories

Devidze made a resilient comeback, dominating the backdraw with decisive victories against Shelby Bates (15-7) and Jenna Hessert (11-5), leading up to a hard-fought three-game showdown against Judit Castillo in the bronze medal match (11-2, 10-12, 11-8).

The gold medal match between Schaefer and Devidze showcased an impressive level of women’s singles pickleball. Schaefer ultimately emerged victorious (11-5, 5-11, 11-4), and it seems a compelling new rivalry has now been ignited.

Mixed Doubles – Pisnik/Emmrich vs Erokhina/Lanier

Susannah Barr and Andrei Daescu have made themselves at home on the top of the podium for quite some time.  

So, the decisive upset that Tina Pisnik (Slovenia) and Martin Emmrich (Germany) delivered in the round of 16  was surprising (11-5, 11-3). Pisnik and Emmrich are both new to the professional pickleball scene but have been improving rapidly. They made it straight through the bracket into the gold medal match. 

Genie Erokhina and Spencer Lanier delivered several big upsets of their own. They beat Rob Nunnery and Meghan Fudge (8-11. 11-3, 11-5), Michael Loyd and Shelby Bates (11-3, 11-7) and Allison Phillips and Ryler DeHeart (11-9, 4-11, 11-8) on their way to the winner’s bracket final. 

Tightly Contested Match

After losing that tightly contested match (6-11, 12-10, 4-11), they were set to play Barr and Daescu, who had battled all the way back through the back draw, on Championship Sunday. 

On Sunday, Erokhina and Lanier continued their upset streak by defeating Barr and Daescu (11-5, 2-11, 11-7) in the bronze medal match. 

They also triumphed over Pisnik and Emmrich (11-9, 11-9) in the first part of the gold medal match, leading to another intense 15-point championship tiebreak where Pisnik and Emmrich regrouped and fought their way to clinch the gold (15-11).

This is the first gold medal for the team of Tina Pisnik and Martin Emmrich, but it probably won’t be the last. 

Men’s Doubles – Auvergne/Cincola vs. Daescu/Nunnery

Rob Nunnery and Andrei Daescu have been consistently dominant, securing numerous gold medals on the APP tour in 2023, making them the perennial favorites in men’s doubles. So, it was no surprise to see them breeze through the competition on their way to the gold medal match, only giving up 26 points in 4 matches on Saturday.

Stefan Auvergne and John Cincola faced a more challenging path. Their journey began with an upset by Caden Nemoff and Jack Munro (5-11, 7-11) in their first match of the day, which led them to the back draw. Losses like this serve as a reminder that having a bye may potentially put you at a disadvantage when facing a team that is already warmed up from their previous match.

An Impressive Streak

Auvergne and Cincola went on an impressive streak, securing victory in seven back-draw matches before defeating Michael Loyd and Augustus Ge in the bronze medal match (11-7, 11-6) to secure their spot in the finals. Loyd and Ge had a breakthrough performance this weekend, successfully establishing themselves as formidable contenders on the APP Tour.

On Sunday, Auvergne and Cincola achieved the most significant upset of the weekend, convincingly defeating Nunnery and Daescu (11-4, 11-3), leading to an intense 15-point championship tiebreak. 

This match was a battle, and in the end, Auvergne and Cincola secured their first gold medals as a team in 2023 (15-13).

Women’s Doubles – Fudge/Barr Vs. Truong/Glozman

Without the undefeated team of Parris Todd and Simone Jardim to contend with, the women’s doubles field was wide open.

Meghan Fudge and Susannah Barr, affectionately known as “Fudgebarr,” were the frontrunners. They often clashed with Todd and Jardim in the finals and won gold when their rivals were absent. 

Their journey through the bracket was relatively smooth until they found themselves in a hard-fought battle, narrowly clinching victory against Alix Truong and Vivian Glozman in the winner’s bracket final (11-2, 9-11, 11-8).

Fiery And Expressive Playing Style

This is only Alix Truong and Vivian Glozman’s third APP tournament as a partnership. Truong, at just 18 years old, has been part of the APP tour since 2021, while Glozman made her professional debut only a few months ago. 

Truong’s fiery and expressive playing style often leads to jubilant cheers after great points, while Glozman, with a perpetual smile, maintains a mild-mannered demeanor. Despite their contrasting personalities, both possess impressive athleticism and formidable power. 

Their dynamic chemistry was on full display as they took this tournament by storm. 

Following their loss in the winner’s bracket final, Truong and Glozman defeated Tammy Emmrich and Tina Piskik, both of whom had an impressive tournament, in the bronze medal match (3-11, 11-1, 12-10). This match stood out as one of the most thrilling of the entire tournament, as all four players recognized the opportunity before them to reach the top of the podium.

The gold medal match was challenging, but Truong and Glozman appeared to be in control for most of the match. They won the first two out of three portion (11-6, 11-9), leading to yet another best-of-15 championship tiebreak. While this match was closely contested, Barr and Fudge couldn’t handle the heat coming from the opposing side, ultimately resulting in a victory for Truong and Glozman (15-12).

“This is my first women’s gold and I’m so happy to do it with Viv by my side. We have several more to go together so we really want to bring it. I think it sets the standard that we can be here every week.” Alix Truong in her post-match interview

The next stop on the APP Tour is the New Jersey Open (September 6-10,) where we can expect to see more fresh faces shake things up.

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Jane Hollon is obsessed with all things pickleball. From playing 15-20 hours a week to watching every professional point available on youtube to spending all of her money on pickleball tournaments, it’s getting out of hand. She’s currently documenting her amateur pickleball journey and sharing very unsolicited pro pickleball opinions on Instagram and TikTok.

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Some travelers stuck in standstill traffic left their cars and walked the final leg to the airport along the freeway, trailing their luggage behind them.

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