Marcello Jardim’s Ranking Surge: Marcello Jardim has surged into the top five of all major divisions on the APP/AARP Champions Tour following his medal-winning weekend at the APP Fort Lauderdale Open. The updated 2025 rankings show Jardim ranked #1 in men’s singles, #4 in men’s doubles, and #2 in mixed doubles.
Jardim’s All-Around Game Propels Him Up the Rankings
The older brother of pickleball legend Simone Jardim, Marcello Jardim, continues to prove his dominance on the Champions Tour. Known for his sharp volleys, quick footwork, and fast reactions, Jardim added more medals to his growing collection at Fort Lauderdale.
His recent performance boosted him to elite status across all three competitive categories. With his well-rounded game, Jardim has become a consistent threat in singles, doubles, and mixed play.
Updated Top 5 Men’s Doubles Rankings
The latest APP/AARP Champions Tour (50+) men’s doubles rankings following the Fort Lauderdale Open are:
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Jaime Oncins – 4900 points
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Mircea Morariu – 4160 points
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Jose Derisi – 3720 points
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Marcello Jardim – 3510 points
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Rick Witsken – 3120 points
More Players on the Rise
Alongside Jardim, several other top men’s mixed doubles players made ranking jumps:
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Matt Schiller – moved up to #10
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Todd Robertson – now ranked #14
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Kevin Booth – climbed to #17
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Tao Thongvanh – #20
Champions Head to Ohio for Next Tour Stop
The next stop on the APP/AARP Champions Tour is the $100,000 APP Cincinnati Open in May. This Tier II event will bring more competition and ranking opportunities for Champions Tour players like Jardim and others aiming to rise further.
News in Brief: Marcello Jardim’s Ranking Surge
Marcello Jardim is now top 5 in all APP/AARP Champions Tour divisions. He’s ranked #1 in singles, #4 in men’s doubles, and #2 in mixed after strong results at the Fort Lauderdale Open. Next up is the $100k Cincinnati Open, a key Tier II event for the 50+ tour.
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