Senior Pickleball Showdown Heats Up Honolulu: Top senior mixed doubles players battled for prize money on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open in Honolulu, Hawaii. The competitive 5.0+ round-robin bracket drew six top-level athletes in a contest for cash prizes and local bragging rights.
The Thursday Senior Mixed Doubles $$$ Open (5.0+) featured experienced pickleball players from across the country. All matches were played in a round-robin format, meaning each team played against every other team once. This format gave every pair multiple chances to showcase their skills.
Players Bring Heat to the Court
The tournament lineup included:
Kimmie Ouchi
Jeffrey Giesea
Lisa (Yanhua) Hankins
Joshua Cooperman
Mary Witthans
Alex Berganio
These athletes brought energy and focus to the courts, competing with intensity in every match. With prize money on the line, every point mattered.
The event was part of the larger Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open, which features players of all ages and levels throughout the weekend. Thursday’s senior bracket gave older athletes a chance to shine on the same stage as many elite competitors.
High-Level Play and Community Support
The tournament took place at a scenic location in Honolulu, drawing attention from local fans and players. Though official match results have not yet been released, the games were fast-paced and competitive throughout.
A Win for Senior Pickleball
Events like this show how senior divisions are growing fast in the pickleball sport. More players in the 50+ category are competing at elite levels and proving that skill doesn’t fade with age. As the PPA and other organizations continue expanding, senior divisions are expected to gain more attention and bigger prizes.
With the weekend still ahead, many eyes will now turn to the open brackets. But Thursday’s event showed that the seniors set the bar high early on.
News in Brief: Senior Pickleball Showdown Heats Up Honolulu
Six elite players competed in the Senior Mixed Doubles $$$ Open (5.0+) on April 10 at the Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open. The round-robin format offered multiple matchups for each team. Fans witnessed top-tier play from experienced athletes in a strong showing for senior-level pickleball competition.
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