Sofia Sewing Claims First APP Gold: The APP Vlasic Classic in Daytona Beach saw Sofia Sewing capture her first career APP Tour gold medal in women’s singles. Competing at Pictona at Holly Hill, the No. 16 seed defeated No. 11 Daria Walczak in straight games on Championship Sunday, overcoming the Florida heat and a tough field of competitors.
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Sewing Claims Gold in Women’s Singles
Sewing built on her silver medal from the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open with a strong performance in Daytona. She won the opening game 15-12 before sealing the match with a commanding 15-10 victory. The Miami native handled the Florida humidity well, maintaining composure and focus to secure her breakthrough win.
“This week was really hot, we were grinding the matches in the Florida humidity. You have to be very mentally and physically tough, and I was just excited to play. I really love how [Daria] plays, and I think we play similarly. Mentally I was just prepared to grind a little bit and stay patient. I played a lot of good players and will keep improving myself, and I’m happy that I did.” – (Sewing)
Amanda Hendry secured the bronze medal in women’s singles, rounding out the podium.
A Competitive Field in Daytona Beach
The APP Vlasic Classic brought together top talent from across the pickleball sport, with players competing at all skill levels. The tournament spanned five days and featured thrilling matchups, leading to a dramatic Championship Sunday.
Sewing’s victory highlights the growing depth of competition on the APP Tour, where rising stars continue to challenge established names. With her first gold medal secured, she now looks to build on her momentum in future tournaments.
News in Brief: Sofia Sewing Claims First APP Gold
Sofia Sewing captured her first career APP Tour gold medal in women’s singles at the APP Vlasic Classic in Daytona Beach. She defeated Daria Walczak in straight games, overcoming the Florida heat. Amanda Hendry earned bronze, and the event showcased intense competition across all levels of play.
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