Steve Dawson Surges to No. 8 in APP Masters Rankings: Steve Dawson, one of California’s most accomplished pickleball players, is making waves on the 2025 APP/AARP Masters Tour. The former pro and future Hall of Famer boosted his men’s doubles ranking after a strong performance at the recent Fort Lauderdale stop.
Dawson Moves Up in Competitive Masters Field
Dawson, known for his decades-long success in professional pickleball, now competes on the APP Masters Tour for players aged 60 and older. With a top-tier showing in Fort Lauderdale, he improved his current men’s doubles ranking, which now sits at #8. He has committed to a full season of APP Masters Tour events and is expected to be a serious title contender in upcoming tournaments.
Updated Rankings Following Fort Lauderdale
The APP/AARP Masters Tour rankings were updated following the Fort Lauderdale event. Here are the top five men’s doubles players as of the latest release:
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Scott Moore – 4140 points
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Todd Murphy – 3480 points
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David Spearman – 3240 points
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John Moorin – 2040 points
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Mark Malott – 1650 points
Steve Dawson is close behind at #8, continuing his upward momentum.
Other Notable Movers in the Rankings
Several APP Masters Tour players also saw major jumps in the latest rankings update:
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Richard Brown – up to #7
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Rob Krizmanich – now at #9
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Howard Mendel – moved to #11
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Kevin Casey – climbed to #19
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David Komie – advanced to #23
New York City Open Up Next for Masters Players
The next major stop for the APP Masters Tour is the $150,000 APP New York City Open, scheduled for May 20–25 at Flushing Meadows. This Tier I event will feature top-ranked Master professionals and could have a major impact on the standings.
Expect fierce competition as players chase ranking points and prize money in one of the season’s most anticipated tournaments.
News in Brief: Steve Dawson Surges to No. 8 in APP Masters Rankings
Steve Dawson rose to #8 in APP/AARP Masters Tour men’s doubles rankings following his strong Fort Lauderdale showing. Top-ranked players like Scott Moore and Todd Murphy hold the lead, while others are climbing. Next up: the $150k APP New York City Open in May at Flushing Meadows.
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