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Stay up-to-date with the latest from the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) in our APP News category. Here, you’ll find breaking news, tournament highlights, player profiles, and everything related to the dynamic world of pickleball. Since its establishment in 2019, the APP has been a pivotal force in promoting the sport among professional, senior, and amateur players across the USA. With the official sanction of USA Pickleball, the APP continues to drive the sport’s growth, offering insights into all the tournaments, International and Collegiate Series events, and more.

Latest News

Brandon Lane and Susannah Barr Edge Out Rivals in Thrilling 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati Semifinal Push

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Brandon Lane and Susannah Barr won a tough Mixed Pro Doubles quarterfinal match at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati on May 9. The American pair came from behind to beat Naveen Beasley and Emily Cederquist in three games,...

Megan Fudge and Jack Munro Dominate Quarterfinals, Eye Semifinal Glory at 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati

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Megan Fudge and Jack Munro Dominate Quarterfinals: In a dominant display at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati on May 9, Megan Fudge and Jack Munro triumphed in their quarterfinal match in the Mixed Pro Doubles category. They defeated...

Jillian Braverman and William Sobek Stage Thrilling Comeback to Clinch 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati Semifinal Berth

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Jillian Braverman and William Sobek advanced to the semifinals of the Mixed Pro Doubles at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati after a hard-fought win over Richard Livornese Jr and Riley Bohnert on May 9. They won the quarterfinals...

Bobbi Oshiro and Will Howells Dominate Quarterfinals, Eye Golden Ticket at 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati

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Bobbi Oshiro and Will Howells Dominate Quarterfinals: American duo Bobbi Oshiro and Will Howells advanced to the semifinals of the Mixed Pro Doubles event at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati. On May 9 in Cincinnati, they beat Poland’s...

Hometown Heroes Ignite Cincinnati’s Vlasic Classic Pickleball Tournament as Pickleball Fever Takes Over Riverfront

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Vlasic Classic Pickleball Tournament: Some of the best pickleball players in the world are in Cincinnati this weekend. From Thursday through Sunday, Sawyer Point Park is hosting the third annual Vlasic Classic by the Association of Pickleball Players. Among...

Grayson Goldin Stages Dramatic Comeback to Secure Finals Spot at 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati

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Grayson Goldin Beats Eduardo Irizarry: Grayson Goldin from the United States advanced to the men’s pro singles final after defeating Eduardo Irizarry of Puerto Rico in the semifinals on May 8. The match took place at the 2025 APP...

Armaan Bhatia Shocks Cincinnati Crowd, Clinches Spot in 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati Finals

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Armaan Bhatia Shocks Cincinnati Crowd: Armaan Bhatia of India moved into the Men’s Pro Singles final at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati on May 8 after winning a hard-fought semifinal match against Ammar Wazir of the United States. The...

Ammar Wazir Dominates for Bronze at 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati—Signals Rise in Professional Pickleball

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Ammar Wazir Dominates for Bronze: Ammar Wazir from the United States won the bronze medal in the men’s pro singles event at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati. He defeated Eduardo Irizarry of Puerto Rico in straight games on May...

Maria Klokotzky’s Strong Finish: A Bronze Medal Win After Battling Shannon Pretorius at 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati

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Maria Klokotzky’s Strong Finish: Maria Klokotzky of Russia earned the bronze medal in the women’s pro singles at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati. She beat Shannon Pretorius from the United States in a close match on May 8...

Sofia Sewing Reaches 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati Final—Golden Ticket to Nationals Within Reach

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Sofia Sewing Surges Into APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati Final: Sofia Sewing from the United States earned a spot in the women’s pro singles final by defeating fellow American Shannon Pretorius at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati. The semifinal...

Judit Castillo Surges Into 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati Finals—One Victory From National Championship Dream

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Judit Castillo Surges Into APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati Finals: Judit Castillo from the United States won her semifinal match against Maria Klokotzky of Russia in the women’s pro singles at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati. The match was...

Shannon Pretorius Stages Dramatic Comeback to Clinch Semifinal Spot at 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati

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Shannon Pretorius Beats Amanda Hendry: Shannon Pretorius of the United States won her women’s pro singles quarterfinal match against fellow American Amanda Hendry on May 8 at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati. This event is part of the...

Sofia Sewing Shines: Dominant Quarterfinal Win Propels Rising Star Into 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati Semifinals

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Sofia Sewing defeated Madalina Grigoriu in the Women’s Pro Singles Quarterfinals at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati. The match ended with Sewing winning 15-6 and 15-7, securing her place in the semifinals of the USA Pickleball Golden Ticket...

Judit Castillo Stages Thrilling Comeback to Clinch Semifinal Spot at 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati Women’s Pro Singles

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Judit Castillo defeated Katerina Stewart in the Women’s Pro Singles Quarterfinals at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati. Castillo won the match with scores of 15-5 and 17-15, earning her a spot in the semifinals of the USA Pickleball...

Maria Klokotzky Clinches Nail-Biting Quarterfinal Win at 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati—Eyes Golden Ticket Glory

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Maria Klokotzky Clinches Nail-Biting Quarterfinal Win: Maria Klokotzky triumphed in the Women’s Pro Singles Quarterfinals at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati. Klokotzky defeated Amber Policare with scores of 18-16 and 15-10, securing her place in the next round...

Grayson Goldin Surges Into Semifinals at 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati After Thrilling Victory Over Ryler Deheart

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Grayson Goldin Surges Into Semifinals: Grayson Goldin from the United States won his men’s pro singles quarterfinal match against fellow American Ryler Deheart on May 8. The match was part of the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati, a USA...

Eduardo Irizarry Stuns Rivals, Clinches Semifinal Spot at 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati—Can He Secure a Golden Ticket?

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Eduardo Irizarry Stuns Rivals: Eduardo Irizarry from Puerto Rico won his men’s pro singles quarterfinal match against Richard Livornese Jr of the United States at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati on May 8. The match took place in Cincinnati,...

Ammar Wazir Dominates Quarterfinals to Secure Semifinal Spot at 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati

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Ammar Wazir Dominates Quarterfinals: Ammar Wazir of the United States advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati on May 8 after a strong quarterfinal victory against fellow American John Cangelosi. Wazir won in straight games, 15-4...

Armaan Bhatia Clinches Thrilling Victory to Enter 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati Semifinals

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Armaan Bhatia in APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati: Armaan Bhatia of India won a close quarterfinal match against Brandon Lane of the United States on May 8 in the Men’s Pro Singles event at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati....

APP Introduces Breakthrough Series: New Tournaments Promise Big Leaps for Aspiring Pickleball Professionals

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The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has launched a new tournament series called the APP Breakthrough Series. It will begin in 2025 and will be held in five cities across the United States. This new event is designed to...
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