Anna Clarice Patrimonio continues to solidify her legacy in Philippine pickleball, securing gold and silver medals at the 2025 WPC Asia Pickleball Open in Pattaya, Thailand. The 31-year-old former tennis star dominated the Women’s Singles 19+ Open category, clinching her second major title of the year.
Hard-Fought Victory in Women’s Singles
Patrimonio defeated Mihika Yadav 21-17 in the final to capture the Women’s Singles 19+ Open gold medal, adding another title to her growing collection. Earlier this year, she also won gold at the World Pickleball Championship in Hoi An, Vietnam, proving her dominance in the singles division.
Silver Medal in Women’s Doubles
In addition to her singles win, Patrimonio teamed up with Indonesian player Karina Dwipayani in the Women’s Doubles 19+ Open category. The pair advanced to the gold-medal match with a commanding 15-6 win over Suparat Baebdee and Bambi Zoleta, but ultimately fell to Kai Fen Yi and Ting Wen Wang, 21-5, settling for silver. Zoleta and Baebdee secured third place in the competition.
Asia Open Brings Top Talent to Thailand
The 2025 WPC Asia Pickleball Open, organized by Pickleball Global, featured top players from across Asia, including representatives from China, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. With pickleball rapidly surging in the Philippines, Patrimonio’s success further elevates the sport’s popularity in her home country.
Proud Moment for the Patrimonio Family
Patrimonio, the daughter of Filipino basketball legend Alvin Patrimonio, has made a successful transition from tennis to pickleball, quickly establishing herself as one of the region’s top players. Her mother, Cindy Patrimonio, shared a heartfelt message after her daughter’s latest win.
“We are so happy for you, my bunso. Before she left, I told her to bring home the bacon—and she did it! Woohooo!” – (Cindy)
News in Brief: 2025 WPC Asia Pickleball Open
Anna Clarice Patrimonio won gold in Women’s Singles 19+ Open and silver in Women’s Doubles 19+ Open at the 2025 WPC Asia Pickleball Open in Pattaya, Thailand. She previously claimed gold in singles at the World Pickleball Championship in Vietnam, solidifying her status as one of Asia’s top pickleball players.
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