Richard Livornese Jr. and Tanner Tomassi won their first-ever APP Tour gold medals in men’s pro doubles at the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP Newport Beach Open. The duo defeated Patrick Kawka and Kyle Koszuta in a three-game battle during Championship Sunday at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach.
A Close Match for the Title
The men’s doubles final was tightly contested between the third-seeded team of Richard Livornese Jr. and Tanner Tomassi and the fourth-seeded duo of Patrick Kawka and Kyle Koszuta. Livornese and Tomassi came out strong in game one, winning 11-6. Kawka and Koszuta answered in game two with an 11-6 win of their own.
In the deciding game, both teams fought hard, but Livornese and Tomassi pulled ahead late to secure an 11-8 victory and the championship title.
“It was an amazing match. I always feel confident with [Tanner] on my side of the net, and I felt like whenever the score was tight, we’d get the ball back and make our adjustments. It’s easy to play with this guy, and a lot of fun.”(Richard Livornese Jr.)
“The game plan was to handle their drives, especially in transition, and really just be calm. We bring the energy, but when we’re at the net we try to calm down, and I thought we did that perfectly.”(Tanner Tomassi)
Will Howells and Jack Munro claimed the bronze medal in men’s pro doubles after a strong showing during the event.
A Big Weekend for Pickleball
The 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP Newport Beach Open featured five days of nonstop pickleball action over the Fourth of July weekend. The tournament welcomed players of all skill levels and brought in fans to enjoy top-tier matches and rising stars.
Richard Livornese Jr. and Tanner Tomassi’s win highlighted the day, showing how teamwork and strategy can lead to major success. Their first gold medals mark a new step in their careers on the APP Tour.
What Comes Next
With their first title secured, Richard Livornese Jr. and Tanner Tomassi are now players to watch as the APP Tour continues. Their win adds excitement to the men’s pro field and proves that new champions are emerging.
As more players chase their first titles, fans can look forward to more thrilling matches ahead.
News in Brief: Richard Livornese Jr. and Tanner Tomassi
Richard Livornese Jr. and Tanner Tomassi won their first APP Tour golds in men’s pro doubles at the 2025 Newport Beach Open. They beat Patrick Kawka and Kyle Koszuta in three games. Will Howells and Jack Munro earned bronze. The tournament featured five days of top-level pickleball competition.
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