Diane Wainio Wins Gold at APP NYC Open: Diane Wainio secured gold last week at the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP New York City Open held in Flushing Meadows, New York, boosting her position to No. 2 in the latest APP/AARP Masters Tour women’s doubles rankings. The rankings update follows all 2025 APP Masters Tour stops and reflects Wainio’s consistent medal-winning performances this season.
Strong Season Performance
Wainio, a standout on the APP/AARP Masters Tour for players aged 60 and over, continues to prove her dominance in women’s doubles. Known for her sportsmanship and admired by fellow competitors, she has medaled in several events throughout the 2025 season. Her latest win at the New York stop adds another gold to her record and narrows the gap between her and top-ranked Kristin Hickman.
Updated Women’s Doubles Rankings
The updated top five APP/AARP Masters Tour (60+) women’s doubles rankings following the APP NYC Open are:
Kristin Hickman – 3830 points
Diane Wainio – 2800 points
Anna Shirley – 2580 points
Jean Halahan – 1890 points
Kris Anderson – 1800 points
Several players have made significant jumps in the rankings, including:
Jean Halahan now at No. 4
Pamela Cooke rising to No. 18
Andrea Pusateri climbing to No. 31
Murielle Huard moving up to No. 34
Next Major Stop: Newport Beach
The next major event on the tour is the $150,000 APP Newport Beach Open, scheduled for July 2–6 in Southern California. This Tier I event is expected to draw top competition from across the Masters division, providing more ranking opportunities for elite players.
Impact on the Season
Diane Wainio’s gold medal win at Flushing Meadows has put her in strong contention for the top spot as the season continues. With more points on the line in Newport Beach, the rankings could see another shake-up. Her rise also highlights the growing depth and competitiveness of the APP/AARP Masters Tour women’s field.
News in Brief: Diane Wainio Wins Gold at APP NYC Open
Diane Wainio won gold at the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP New York City Open in Flushing Meadows, moving to No. 2 in the APP/AARP Masters Tour women’s doubles rankings. The next stop for the tour is the $150,000 Tier I APP Newport Beach Open, set for July 2–6.
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