Junior U14 Pickleball Champions Bristol Open: Ryder Brown and Leah Jones came out on top in the Junior U14 finals at the 2025 Veolia Bristol Open on Wednesday in Bristol. Both young athletes claimed gold medals after strong performances in their championship matches on the PPA Tour.
Ryder Brown Wins Boys U14 Final
Ryder Brown secured the gold medal in the Junior Boys Singles U14 final after a solid two-game win over Sam Libo. Brown took the first game 12-10 and quickly closed out the second 11-2.
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The first game was close, with both players fighting for each point. Brown edged out the win with strong control under pressure. In the second game, he dominated play, giving Libo little room to come back.
In the bronze medal match, Adam Cheney defeated Ethan Bakalinsky in three games. Cheney lost the first game 5-11 but came back strong to win the next two games 11-6 and 11-8, earning third place.
Leah Jones Takes Girls U14 Gold
Leah Jones claimed the Junior Girls Singles U14 title after beating Natalia Simson in three games. Jones started strong with an 11-4 win, dropped the second game 10-12, then bounced back with an 11-4 win to secure the gold medal.
Jones showed quick footwork and smart shot choices throughout the match. Even after losing the second game, she stayed focused and played confidently in the third.
In the bronze match, Madalena Flores took a straight-game victory over Madilynn C. Flores won 11-1 and 11-7, controlling the pace of the match from start to finish.
What the Results Mean
These matches highlight the bright future of junior pickleball. Ryder Brown and Leah Jones stood out with their poise and skill under pressure. The strong performances from all medal winners point to a new generation of players ready to rise in the sport.
News in Brief: Junior U14 Pickleball Champions Bristol Open
At the 2025 Veolia Bristol Open, Ryder Brown and Leah Jones won gold in the Junior U14 singles finals. Adam Cheney and Madalena Flores earned bronze medals in their divisions. These matches showed the impressive talent and growth of young athletes competing on the PPA Tour stage.
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