Senior Pickleball Pros Light Up Honolulu: Six senior semi-pro players faced off in a mixed doubles round-robin event on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open. Held in Honolulu, Hawaii, the 4.5+ skill, 60+ age division featured competitive matchups and cash prizes in an exciting day of pickleball.
The Thursday Senior Semi-Pro Mixed Doubles $$$ Skill 4.5+ (60+) event drew attention from fans and players. With a round-robin format, every duo competed against each other, creating a full day of back-and-forth matches. Players gave their best as they chased podium spots and prize money.
Competing Teams Show Experience and Skill
The lineup included:
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Michelle Abeson
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Matt Willson
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Juliet Peters
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Brad Segal
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Nancy Hiu
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Mark Yoshizu
These six experienced athletes delivered strong performances throughout the day. Every game provided a chance for teams to score wins and build momentum. The format allowed consistency and smart play to shine over just one lucky win.
All players in this bracket were at least 60 years old and carried a skill rating of 4.5 or higher, placing them in the upper levels of amateur and semi-pro pickleball.
Community Engagement and Support
The pickleball tournament site, set in beautiful Honolulu, gave fans the perfect spot to enjoy the action. Many spectators came out to cheer on friends and local athletes. While no final results or quotes were available, the level of play remained high all day.
The event was part of a larger series held across several days at the Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open. Each division featured skilled players competing in front of a growing pickleball audience.
Senior Semi-Pro Play Gains Momentum
Senior divisions like this continue to show how older athletes are thriving in competitive pickleball. Players aged 60 and up are pushing boundaries and proving they belong in events. As more senior tournaments offer prize money, the field will likely continue to grow.
With more senior athletes taking the court at national events, tournaments like this will play a key role in shaping pickleball’s future.
News in Brief: Senior Pickleball Pros Light Up Honolulu
Six senior players competed in the Semi-Pro Mixed Doubles $$$ Skill 4.5+ (60+) event at the Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open on April 10. The round-robin format gave each team several chances to shine. The day showcased experienced athletes and highlighted the continued rise of senior-level pickleball.
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