Alka Strippoli’s Career Milestone: Florida’s Alka Strippoli reached a new milestone on the APP/AARP Champions Tour, breaking into the top 10 with a career-best #6 ranking in women’s mixed doubles. Her strong fourth-place finish at the APP Fort Lauderdale Open helped push her into the top tier of competitors on the 50+ tour.
Strippoli and Bouzidi Shine in Fort Lauderdale
Strippoli partnered with Youssef Bouzidi in a packed mixed doubles draw that featured 32 main draw teams and a 28-team qualifier. Their fourth-place result at one of the largest stops on the APP/AARP Champions Tour delivered key ranking points and showcased their chemistry and consistency. The event was part of the 2025 APP/AARP Champions Tour, which features the top players aged 50 and older.
Updated Top 5 Women’s Mixed Doubles Rankings
Following the Fort Lauderdale Open, the APP/AARP Champions Tour updated its women’s mixed doubles rankings. The top five currently are:
Lee Whitwell – 4500 points
Lisa Alipaz – 2820 points
Sheri Courter – 2310 points
Nathalie Bagby – 2230 points
Audra Speilberger – 1620 points
Alka Strippoli now holds the #6 spot, marking a significant step forward in her tour career.
More Women Make Moves in the Rankings
Several other players made major jumps in the latest rankings:
Karin Kochis – now ranked #8
Cara Beth Lee – moved to #13
Cristen Kessler – climbed to #14
Chandra Moore – up to #26
Kristi Dorman – now #30
Cincinnati Open Next for Champions Players
The next APP/AARP Champions Tour stop is the $100,000 APP Cincinnati Open in Ohio. The Tier II event will take place in May and is expected to draw many of the top-ranked Champion professionals. With momentum on her side, Strippoli will be a player to watch.
News in Brief: Alka Strippoli’s Career Milestone
Alka Strippoli reached a career-best #6 in the women’s mixed doubles APP/AARP Champions Tour rankings after finishing fourth with partner Youssef Bouzidi at the Fort Lauderdale Open. The tour now heads to Ohio for the $100k APP Cincinnati Open, a Tier II event, in May.
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