Katerina Stewart Pickleball Comeback Victory: Katerina Stewart secured a spot in the final round of the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP Newport Beach Open after a hard-fought semifinal win on July 3. The event took place at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach in California and drew many skilled players competing for the Golden Ticket title.
Katerina Stewart and Yana Newell Meet in Semifinal
Katerina Stewart from the United States faced Yana Newell from Russia in the women’s pro singles semifinal match. Yana Newell started strong by winning the first game 15-9. However, Katerina Stewart responded with solid play to take the second game 15-11.
Close Final Game Decides the Match
The third game was a test of focus and endurance. Katerina Stewart stayed steady to win the final game 15-8. With this victory, she moved on to the championship match and kept her hopes alive to win the USA Pickleball Golden Ticket.
What This Win Means
The match showed how strong Katerina Stewart’s game has become. The win gave her more confidence and set her up for a chance at the title. The final will be her chance to prove she is one of the top players in women’s pro singles.
News in Brief: Katerina Stewart Pickleball Comeback Victory
Katerina Stewart defeated Yana Newell in the semifinals of the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP Newport Beach Open. After dropping the first game, she came back to win the next two games, 15-11 and 15-8. Stewart will now compete in the championship final for the Golden Ticket title.