Mari Humberg and Eric Oncins Shine at APP Chicago: In the mixed pro doubles final at the 2024 Zimmer Biomet APP Chicago Open, Mari Humberg and Eric Oncins competed for their first gold medals of the season against seasoned champions Yana Newell and Will Howells.
Humberg and Oncins demonstrated exceptional teamwork and strategy, winning the first game decisively 11-5. They continued their strong performance into the second game, clinching the gold with an 11-7 victory.
Celebratory Moments
An overjoyed Humberg expressed her gratitude to the event organizers and fans, saying, “I want to thank everyone that’s out here and the APP. The organization, the fans, everyone’s incredible. Eric is positive all the way, he’s got great energy, and we got to speak Portuguese [together] which is a plus, so lots of fun this week.”
Team Dynamics
Oncins praised his partner, noting, “Props to Mari. She’s the right-side queen, she carried me all the way to the finals. This is a huge accomplishment, and I hope we can play more together.” Their dynamic performance and positive synergy were key to their success.
Bronze Medalists
In mixed doubles, Jill Braveman and CJ Klinger secured the bronze medal, rounding out the competitive field and highlighting the excitement of the tournament.
News in Brief: Mari Humberg and Eric Oncins Shine at APP Chicago
Mari Humberg and Eric Oncins claimed their first gold medals of 2024 at the 2024 Zimmer Biomet APP Chicago Open in mixed pro doubles. They overcame the multi-gold winning team of Yana Newell and Will Howells, winning the final 11-5, 11-7.
Humberg celebrated the victory, appreciating the support from the APP and fans, and highlighted her partnership with Oncins. “Eric is positive all the way, he’s got great energy,” she said. Jill Braveman and CJ Klinger earned the bronze medal in mixed doubles, concluding a thrilling tournament.
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