MIYU Hazawa and Yuki Sugiyama Advance to Semifinals: MIYU Hazawa and Yuki Sugiyama of Japan defeated Australia’s Michelle Russ and Michael Russ in the Pro Mixed Doubles Qualifier 5.0 And Above at the PPA Tour Australia 2025 Gold Coast Pickleball Slam. The Japanese duo secured the victory with a 15-10 result on Court 9, moving into the semifinals.
PPA Tour Australia Brings Top Talent To Tweed Heads
The 2025 Gold Coast Pickleball Slam is part of the PPA Tour Australia, the official Professional Pickleball Association of Australia. The tour features the top players, largest prize pool, and top-tier events across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, with over $1 million in prize money across the 2025 season.
The event is being held at Voyager Tennis and Pickleball Tweed Heads, located on Cunningham Street in Tweed Heads South, New South Wales.
Hazawa and Sugiyama Earn Key Quarterfinal Victory
In a competitive quarterfinal match, MIYU Hazawa and Yuki Sugiyama displayed strong teamwork and consistent play to overcome the Australian pair of Michelle Russ and Michael Russ.
With their 15-10 win, the Japanese team advanced to the semifinals of the Pro Mixed Doubles Qualifier 5.0 And Above bracket at this prestigious event.
What Comes Next For The Japanese Duo
MIYU Hazawa and Yuki Sugiyama will now prepare for the upcoming semifinals as the tournament progresses toward the championship stages. The PPA Tour Australia 2025 Gold Coast Pickleball Slam continues to attract top talent and enthusiastic spectators, contributing to pickleball’s growing popularity across the region.
News in Brief: MIYU Hazawa and Yuki Sugiyama Advance to Semifinals
MIYU Hazawa and Yuki Sugiyama defeated Michelle Russ and Michael Russ 15-10 in the Pro Mixed Doubles Qualifier quarterfinal at the PPA Tour Australia 2025 Gold Coast Pickleball Slam. The Japanese duo now advances to the semifinals of the prestigious event in Tweed Heads.