Sofia Sewing’s Commanding Victory: Sofia Sewing of the United States secured a commanding victory over Romania’s Madalina Grigoriu in the Round of 16 at the 2025 APP Fort Lauderdale Open Women’s Pro Singles. The match took place at 10:54 AM on April 3 at The Fort in Snyder Park, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Strong performance from Sofia Sewing
In a fast-paced match, Sofia Sewing showed sharp form and control, defeating Madalina Grigoriu in straight games, 15-4 and 15-7. Sewing dictated play from the start, using her aggressive baseline shots and consistent serves to dominate both games.
Grigoriu, who had just come off a tough three-game battle in the Round of 32 earlier in the day, struggled to keep up with Sewing’s pace and precision. While Grigoriu made efforts to stay in the match, Sewing stayed focused and quickly closed out both games.
Major tournament setting at The Fort
The 2025 APP Fort Lauderdale Open is the first Major tournament of the APP Tour season and a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event. These tournaments offer direct qualification for the USA Pickleball National Championships, making them crucial for rising stars and seasoned professionals.
The event is being held at The Fort, a state-of-the-art pickleball facility within Snyder Park in Fort Lauderdale. With 93 acres of open space and nearby beaches, the venue provides top-tier courts and scenic surroundings for players and fans.
Official match result
This match was part of the Round of 16 in the Women’s Pro Singles bracket and is confirmed by tournament officials.
Official Score:
Sofia Sewing (USA) def. Madalina Grigoriu (ROU) – 15-4, 15-7
Time: 10:54 AM, April 3
Location: The Fort, Snyder Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Significance of the win
With this win, Sofia Sewing moves into the quarterfinals of one of the most important stops on the APP Tour. The victory also boosts her chances of earning a Golden Ticket for national qualification and collecting part of the enhanced prize pool.
Sewing’s dominant play in this match may position her as a serious threat to other top competitors in the remaining rounds of the tournament. As the event continues, her next match will test whether she can keep up this strong momentum.
News in Brief: Sofia Sewing’s Commanding Victory
Sofia Sewing defeated Romania’s Madalina Grigoriu 15-4, 15-7 in the Round of 16 at the 2025 APP Fort Lauderdale Open Women’s Pro Singles. The match took place at The Fort in Snyder Park on April 3. Sewing moves on to the quarterfinals of this major Golden Ticket event.
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