Jessica Hughes and Ryan Simmons Power Into Semifinals: Jessica Hughes and Ryan Simmons delivered a strong performance to defeat fellow Australians Grace Sorbello and Thomas Lashford in the Pro Mixed Doubles Qualifier 5.0 and Above at the PPA Tour Australia 2025 Gold Coast Pickleball Slam. The pair advanced to the semifinals with a 15-8 quarterfinal victory on Court 15.
PPA Tour Australia Showcases Top Regional Talent
The 2025 Gold Coast Pickleball Slam is a key event on the PPA Tour Australia, the official Professional Pickleball Association of Australia. The tour features leading players and offers over $1 million in prize money across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia during the 2025 season.
This week’s competition is hosted at the Voyager Tennis and Pickleball Tweed Heads facility in Tweed Heads South, New South Wales.
Hughes and Simmons Secure Dominant Win
In the quarterfinals of the Pro Mixed Doubles Qualifier 5.0 And Above, Jessica Hughes and Ryan Simmons controlled the match with steady shot-making and effective teamwork. They defeated Grace Sorbello and Thomas Lashford by a 15-8 margin on Court 15, advancing with confidence to the next round.
Next Challenge For Hughes And Simmons
Following their impressive quarterfinal win, Jessica Hughes and Ryan Simmons now prepare for the semifinals as the 2025 Gold Coast Pickleball Slam continues. The pair will aim to maintain their momentum in pursuit of a spot in the championship match.
News In Brief: Jessica Hughes and Ryan Simmons Power Into Semifinals
Jessica Hughes and Ryan Simmons advanced to the semifinals of the Pro Mixed Doubles Qualifier 5.0 And Above at the PPA Tour Australia 2025 Gold Coast Pickleball Slam with a 15-8 win over Grace Sorbello and Thomas Lashford on Court 15.