Jillian Braverman and Megan Fudge took home the Women’s Pro Doubles gold at the 2025 APP Fort Lauderdale Open. The top seeds, ranked No. 1 and No. 2 on the tour, dominated the tournament, claiming the championship after defeating Yana Newell and Allison Harris in the final.
Early Rounds
The women’s doubles draw quickly shaped up to feature a clash between the top-ranked teams. Fudge and Braverman, expected to meet Newell and Harris in the final, had to overcome a tough challenge in the semifinals.
They faced No. 8 Daria Walczak and Kelsey Grambeau, who had previously defeated a strong team, Castillo and Radzikowska. Despite the challenge, Fudge and Braverman advanced to the final with a 15-10 win.
On the other side of the draw, surprise singles finalist Sofia Sewing teamed up with veteran Tsvetana Gecheva. Their team upset two higher-ranked doubles teams before being defeated by Newell and Harris in the semifinals.
The Final
The championship match saw a battle between two power players, Braverman and Newell. Braverman’s left-handed play helped push the top seeds to a 7-8 victory in a hard-fought match.
With the win, Fudge and Braverman earned their second gold medals of the tournament. Fudge fell just short of a triple crown, having already claimed gold in women’s singles.
Impact Analysis
The win solidifies Fudge and Braverman’s dominance in the women’s doubles game. With a two-gold performance, they are set to be a major force in the remainder of the season.
The event also showed the growing competitiveness of women’s pickleball, with new teams challenging the top-ranked players.
News in Brief: Jillian Braverman and Megan Fudge
Jillian Braverman and Megan Fudge won the Women’s Pro Doubles gold at the 2025 APP Fort Lauderdale Open. They defeated Yana Newell and Allison Harris in the final. Fudge also claimed gold in women’s singles, while Braverman earned a second gold medal.
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