Domenika Turkovic’s Road to the Podium: The 2025 APP Sacramento Open, a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event, is taking place from February 26 to March 2 at Spare Time Sports Clubs, Johnson Ranch in Sacramento, California. With top-tier players competing for a chance to qualify for the USA Pickleball National Championships, the tournament has delivered high-intensity matches across all divisions.
Turkovic Edges Out Cederquist in Bronze Medal Match
In the women’s pro singles 3rd place match on February 27, Domenika Turkovic secured a hard-fought victory over Emily Cederquist. The match featured intense rallies and momentum shifts, with Turkovic winning in three games, 15-13, 12-15, 15-11.
Cederquist fought back after dropping the first game, taking the second 15-12 to force a decisive third. However, Turkovic held her ground, closing out the match with a 15-11 win to claim the bronze medal.
Sacramento: The Perfect Tournament Destination
The APP Sacramento Open is set against the backdrop of California’s capital, a city renowned for its farm-fresh cuisine, historic sites, and thriving arts scene.
Visitors can explore Old Sacramento’s Gold Rush-era landmarks, indulge in the region’s top-rated restaurants, or admire the city’s expanding collection of over 650 murals.
What’s Next?
With the bronze medal match wrapped up, attention now turns to the championship rounds as top contenders compete for the APP Sacramento Open title. The tournament continues through March 2, with players looking to secure a coveted Golden Ticket to the USA Pickleball National Championships.
News in Brief: Domenika Turkovic’s Road to the Podium
Domenika Turkovic clinched third place at the 2025 APP Sacramento Open, defeating Emily Cederquist 15-13, 12-15, 15-11 in the women’s pro singles bronze medal match on February 27. The Golden Ticket tournament, held in Sacramento, runs through March 2, featuring elite competitors battling for national championship qualification.
