Judit Castillo’s Masterclass: Judit Castillo of the United States advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 APP Fort Lauderdale Open Women’s Pro Singles after a solid straight-game win over Poland’s Daria Walczak. The match took place at 10:53 AM on April 3 at The Fort in Snyder Park, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Castillo Stays Sharp to Earn Key Win
Judit Castillo delivered a composed and strategic performance, winning both games 15-12 and 15-11. The match remained competitive throughout, but Castillo’s consistency and patience at the net helped her edge out Daria Walczak in each frame.
Walczak kept the pressure on and kept the scores close, but Castillo maintained control in the crucial moments, capitalizing on small errors and turning rallies into points when it mattered most.
Event Continues at Major APP Tour Stop
This match was part of the Round of 16 in the Women’s Pro Singles bracket at the 2025 APP Fort Lauderdale Open, a prestigious USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournament. The event is the first Major on the APP Tour calendar this year and offers enhanced prize money and national qualification stakes.
Held at The Fort inside Snyder Park, just minutes from Fort Lauderdale’s scenic beaches, the tournament features top-tier pickleball action alongside Champions and Masters brackets.
Official Match Result
Official Score:
Judit Castillo (USA) def. Daria Walczak (POL) – 15-12, 15-11
Time: 10:53 AM, April 3
Location: The Fort, Snyder Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL
What This Means for Castillo
With the victory, Judit Castillo secures her place in the quarterfinals and moves one step closer to a shot at the title and a coveted Golden Ticket to the USA Pickleball National Championships.
Her calm and composed play may prove to be a key advantage as the competition intensifies in the next rounds. Castillo’s next match will determine whether she can maintain her momentum against a likely tougher opponent.
News in Brief: Judit Castillo’s Masterclass
Judit Castillo of the United States defeated Poland’s Daria Walczak 15-12, 15-11 in the Round of 16 at the 2025 APP Fort Lauderdale Open Women’s Pro Singles. The win advances Castillo to the quarterfinals of this USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Major tournament.
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