Megan Fudge’s Triple Crown: Megan Fudge moved one step closer to winning three gold medals at the 2025 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Florida. On Friday, May 2, 2025, she won all three of her semifinal matches. She now heads into three finals on Saturday with a shot at a rare triple crown.
Megan Fudge, ranked No. 1 by the Association of Pickleball Players, reached the women’s doubles final with Jillian Braverman. They will face Anna Leigh Waters and Leigh Waters, the top duo from the PPA Tour.
Women’s Doubles Finals Set
Megan Fudge and Jillian Braverman advanced after beating Shelby Bates and Sofia Sewing in a tight match, winning 11-5, 11-6, 13-11. Anna Leigh Waters and her mother, Leigh Waters, made it to the final after defeating Daria Walczak and Allison Harris 11-2, 9-11, 11-1.
Anna Leigh Waters, just 18 years old, drew attention earlier in the week. She played in mixed doubles with tennis legend Andre Agassi, who was making his first appearance in a pro pickleball event. They won their first match but were eliminated in the Round of 16.
Fudge and Munro to Play for Mixed Doubles Gold
In mixed pro doubles, Megan Fudge and Jack Munro made the final after beating Casey Diamond and Sofia Sewing 11-3, 11-5. Their next match will be against Richard Livornese and Riley Bohnert, who won 11-9, 11-7 over Mark Dancuart and Jillian Braverman.
Fudge Aims for Singles Redemption
Megan Fudge is also competing in the women’s pro singles final. She won silver last year but hopes for gold this time. She advanced by defeating Simone Jardim 11-2, 13-11. In the final, she will face Bobbi Oshiro, who beat Amanda Hendry 11-6, 11-6 in her semifinal.
Men’s Singles Finals Lineup
Christopher Haworth, who also won silver in 2024, will play for the men’s singles title. He beat Ammar Wazir 11-9, 11-2. Grayson Goldin will be his opponent after Goldin defeated Ronan Camron 11-2, 11-6.
In the bronze medal match, Ammar Wazir came back to beat Ronan Camron 4-11, 11-9, 11-4.
Men’s Doubles Title Match Confirmed
In men’s pro doubles, Richard Livornese and Ryler DeHeart made it to the final after a hard-fought win over Brandon Lane and Ben Newell, 11-6, 6-11, 11-7. Jack Munro and Len Yang also reached the final with a 11-6, 7-11, 12-10 victory over Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta.
What’s Next
Saturday will be a big day for Megan Fudge as she tries to win three gold medals in one day. Her finals in women’s singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles are all lined up. A win in all three would mark one of the biggest achievements of her career.
News in Brief: Megan Fudge’s Triple Crown
Megan Fudge advanced to three finals at the 2025 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships on Friday in Naples, Florida. She will compete for gold in singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. Christopher Haworth and Grayson Goldin will meet in the men’s singles final. All championship matches take place Saturday.
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