APP Newport Beach Open Semifinal: On July 4, Purple Jesus Manthou and Christine Maddox earned a big win in the Mixed Pro Doubles Semifinals of the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP Newport Beach Open, a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event. The pair defeated Bobbi Oshiro and Will Howells in a close three-game match in California.
The tournament is one of the top pickleball events in the United States, giving winners a direct spot at the USA Pickleball National Championships. Fans gathered to watch some of the best teams compete for this honor.
Match Highlights
In the first game, Bobbi Oshiro and Will Howells started strong with an 11-3 win. But Purple Jesus Manthou and Christine Maddox fought back, taking the second game 11-8. The final game was intense, and Manthou and Maddox secured victory with an 11-5 finish.
The win showed their skill and focus under pressure. The crowd cheered as the last point ended the match.
What’s Next
This win puts Purple Jesus Manthou and Christine Maddox into the finals. If they continue this form, they have a strong chance to take home the Golden Ticket. Their next match will decide if they can become champions of this major event.
The result also means Bobbi Oshiro and Will Howells are out of the title race but showed great effort throughout the tournament.
News in Brief: APP Newport Beach Open Semifinal
Purple Jesus Manthou and Christine Maddox defeated Bobbi Oshiro and Will Howells in the semifinals of the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP Newport Beach Open. They came back from losing the first game to win the next two and will now play in the finals for the Golden Ticket prize.
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