Nicola Schoeman and Mitchell Hargreaves secured a spot in the finals at the PPA Tour New Zealand Pickleball Cup on April 26, 2025. The duo claimed a straight-games semifinal victory over Sarah Burr and George Wall, winning 11-7, 11-5 at the TotalCoach Tennis Centre in St Johns, Auckland.
Semifinal Match Summary
Nicola Schoeman and Mitchell Hargreaves showed strong coordination and quick reflexes from the beginning. They edged out Sarah Burr and George Wall 11-7 in the first game by capitalizing on key mistakes. They continued their momentum in the second game, tightening their defense and closing out the match 11-5.
About the PPA Tour New Zealand Pickleball Cup
The PPA Tour NZ Pickleball Cup is being held from April 24–27, 2025, at the TotalCoach Tennis Centre. The event features top players from Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. The tournament also introduced the MLPA Challenger and MLPA Masters Leagues, adding excitement with 64 top competitors battling for over $1 million in prizes this season.
Importance of the Win
This victory sends Nicola Schoeman and Mitchell Hargreaves into the Pro Mixed Doubles 5.0 and Above finals. Their consistent performance and strong teamwork throughout the tournament position them as serious title contenders. Fans are eager to see if they can carry this form into the championship round.
News in Brief: Nicola Schoeman and Mitchell Hargreaves
Nicola Schoeman and Mitchell Hargreaves defeated Sarah Burr and George Wall 11-7, 11-5 in the semifinals of the PPA Tour NZ Pickleball Cup. The match took place at TotalCoach Tennis Centre, Auckland, moving Schoeman and Hargreaves into the Pro Mixed Doubles finals.
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