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PPA Tour Asia Ignites in Malaysia: Pro Brackets Unveiled and Rising Stars Set for Showdown

PPA Tour Asia Malaysia Debut Brackets: The Panas Malaysia Open 2025 has revealed its pro brackets as it prepares for the first PPA Tour Asia event. The tournament will take place from Thursday, July 3 to Sunday, July 6 at 9Pickle in Setia Alam, Malaysia. Top players from Australia, China, Vietnam, Japan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia will compete for the title.

Australia’s Andie Dikosavljevic Leads Women’s Singles

Andie Dikosavljevic from Australia holds the top spot in the pro women’s singles draw. She won bronze at the PPA Tour Australia Pickleball Open in January and has since claimed two more gold medals in Australia. Many expect her strong results to continue in Malaysia.

China’s Yufei Long enters the tournament after winning the PPA Challenger Baton Rouge title. Vietnam’s Ken Tam and Japan’s Rika Fujiwara are also aiming for big performances that could surprise higher-ranked players.

Wong Hong Kit Heads Men’s Singles Bracket

Wong Hong Kit of Hong Kong, China leads the pro men’s singles. This year, he won singles titles at both the Gold Coast Slam and Tweed Heads Cup. He also earned his first pro men’s doubles title with Kim Eunggwon at the Gold Coast Slam.

In Malaysia, Wong Hong Kit and Kim Eunggwon will reunite to compete in doubles again.

Home Favorites Return After U.S. Training

Malaysia’s Jimmy Liong and Mia Athilla are back to play in front of home crowds. They spent three months in the United States as part of the UPA Asia Trailblazers Program. Fans will be eager to see how their skills have grown.

Women’s Doubles Draw Splits Past Partners

The pro women’s doubles event has added excitement. Yufei Long and Jamie Wei, who reached the quarterfinals of the Orange County Cup, will now play on opposite sides.

Earlier this year, they upset the No.4 seeds Jorja Johnson and Lacy Schneemann in the United States. For this tournament, Jamie Wei has teamed up with Xiao Yi Wang-Beckvall from the USA, while Yufei Long will partner with Kwon Mihae from Korea.

The tournament will begin with pro qualifying and amateur matches on Thursday. All finals will be held on Sunday when champions are crowned.

This event shows pickleball’s fast growth in Asia. By bringing top players to Malaysia, the PPA Tour Asia hopes to inspire more local athletes and build a stronger professional scene across the region.

News in Brief: PPA Tour Asia Malaysia Debut Brackets

The Panas Malaysia Open 2025 starts July 3 in Malaysia, marking the first PPA Tour Asia event. Top names like Andie Dikosavljevic and Wong Hong Kit headline the brackets. Local stars Jimmy Liong and Mia Athilla return from U.S. training to compete before home fans.

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