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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

Ryler DeHeart Triumphs Over Will Howells at APP Sacramento Open Men’s Singles Quarterfinal

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Ryler DeHeart Triumphs Over Will Howells: The 2025 APP Sacramento Open is underway at the Spare Time Sports Clubs, Johnson Ranch location, in Sacramento, California. A USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event, this tournament brings top-tier competition to the Golden...

Christopher Haworth Defeats Patrick Kawka at APP Sacramento Open Men’s Singles Quarterfinal

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Christopher Haworth Defeats Patrick Kawka: The 2025 APP Sacramento Open, a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournament, is underway at the Spare Time Sports Clubs, Johnson Ranch location in Sacramento, California. The event, which runs from February 26 to March...

APP Sacramento Open 2025 Begins With Exciting Matchups and Golden Ticket Hopes

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The APP Sacramento Open 2025 is underway at Spare Time Sports Club, Johnson Ranch, in Roseville, California, running from February 26 to March 2. This USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event brings top competitors to the Golden State’s capital for...

2025 APP Sacramento Open Reschedules Championship Matches Due to Rain

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The 2025 APP Sacramento Open has revised its Championship Sunday schedule due to expected rain. The Gold Medal Matches for Mixed Pro Doubles, Women’s Pro Doubles, and Men’s Pro Doubles will now take place on Saturday instead of Sunday....

APP and American Cancer Society Team Up—Here’s How Pickleball Players Can Help!

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APP and American Cancer Society Team Up: The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) is teaming up with the American Cancer Society for the APP National Pickleball Challenge, a nationwide fundraiser dedicated to cancer research, patient support, and advocacy. Taking...

2025 APP Vlasic Classic in Cincinnati: A Week of High-Level Pickleball Competition

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2025 APP Vlasic Classic in Cincinnati: The 2025 APP Vlasic Classic is set to take place from May 6 to May 11 at Sawyer Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The tournament, a staple in the APP calendar, will bring together...

2025 APP Fort Lauderdale Open: A Premier Event for Top Pickleball Talent

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2025 APP Fort Lauderdale Open: The 2025 APP Fort Lauderdale Open will take place from April 2 to April 6, 2025. Organized by The APP, this tournament is part of the USA Pickleball circuit and is expected to attract...

2025 APP Sacramento Open: Five Days of Elite Pickleball Action

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The 2025 APP Sacramento Open is set to bring five days of world-class pickleball competition to Johnson Ranch Pickleball Complex in Roseville, California, from February 27 to March 2. As a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event, gold medalists will...

APP Announces 2025 U.S. National Team Roster to Shape Future of Pickleball

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APP Announces 2025 U.S. National Team: The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has revealed the 2025 APP U.S. National Team, consisting of 13 young, promising pickleball professionals. These players were selected based on rankings, tournament results, head-to-head performances, and...

Aidan Schenk Tops APP Next Gen Rankings After San Antonio Victory

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Aidan Schenk Tops APP Next Gen Rankings: Aidan Schenk, the newly named member of the 2025 APP US National Team, has taken the top spot in the APP Next Gen rankings following a gold medal performance at the recent...

APP Announces 2025 National Team of Rising Pickleball Stars

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APP Announces 2025 National Team: The APP (Association of Pickleball Professionals) has officially disclosed its 2025 National Team, composed of the most promising young athletes in the sport. The team features top players aged 16-23 from the APP’s Next...

Emilia Schmidt Wins Women’s Singles at APP Next Gen San Antonio, Earns APP Tour Spot

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Emilia Schmidt Wins Women’s Singles: The APP Next Gen San Antonio, held from February 13-16 at Chicken N Pickle, saw top young talent compete in singles, doubles, and mixed play. Emilia Schmidt emerged as the champion, claiming $2,500 and...

Aidan Schenk Claims Title at APP Next Gen San Antonio Men’s Singles, Eyes Sacramento Open

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Aidan Schenk Claims Title: Aidan Schenk claimed the 2025 APP Next Gen San Antonio men’s championship, taking home $2,500 and building momentum ahead of the APP $100K Sacramento Open later this month. The event, held from February 13-16 at...

David Spearman and Steve Price Secure Gold at APP Vlasic Classic Daytona Beach AARP Masters Doubles

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David Spearman and Steve Price won the Men’s Masters Doubles Championship at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Daytona Beach, Florida, defeating Scott Moore and Michael Stewart. The victory earned them $1,000 and 600 ranking points, strengthening their position in...

Melissa McCurley Takes Key Role at APP, Set to Elevate Pickleball Competition

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Melissa McCurley Takes Key Role at APP: In a major move to strengthen its leadership team, the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has appointed Melissa McCurley as the Executive Vice President of Competition Initiatives. McCurley, a trailblazer in the...

Cantillon Brasington Endara Makes History with First Gold at APP Vlasic Classic Daytona Beach AARP Champions Tour

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Cantillon Brasington Endara Makes History: Cantillon Brasington Endara secured her first-ever APP gold medal at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic, taking home the women’s singles title. The prestigious event was held at the state-of-the-art Pictona at Holly Hill, featuring...

John Moorin and Heather Iffert Secure Victory at APP Vlasic Classic Daytona Beach AARP Masters Tour

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John Moorin and Heather Iffert, both from Indiana, claimed gold in Mixed Masters Doubles at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Daytona Beach. The event took place from February 5-9 at Pictona at Holly Hill, where the pair defeated Linda...

Marcello Jardim Reigns Supreme in Men’s Singles at APP Vlasic Classic Daytona Beach AARP Champions Tour

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Marcello Jardim Reigns Supreme in Men’s Singles: Marcello Jardim claimed gold in Men’s Singles at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Daytona Beach. The event, held from February 5-9 at Pictona at Holly Hill, saw Jardim win over Lee Sponaugle,...

Jose Derisi and Sheri Courter Shine at APP Vlasic Classic Daytona Beach AARP Champions Tour

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Jose Derisi and Sheri Courter captured the gold medal in mixed doubles at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Daytona Beach. The event, held from February 5-9 at Pictona at Holly Hill, showcased fierce competition and high-level pickleball at one...

Marcello Jardim and Jaime Oncins Strike Gold at APP Vlasic Classic Daytona Beach AARP Champions Tour

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Marcello Jardim and Jaime Oncins claimed gold in men’s doubles at the 2025 APP Vlasic Classic Daytona Beach. The tournament, held at Pictona at Holly Hill from February 5-9, showcased world-class pickleball action at one of the sport’s premier...
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