Christine Maddox and Max Manthou won gold again in mixed pro doubles at the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP Newport Beach Open. The defending champions beat Casey Diamond and Sofia Sewing in straight games on Championship Sunday at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach.
Back-to-Back Titles for Maddox and Manthou
Christine Maddox, from Santa Monica, and Max “Purple Jesus” Manthou returned to the same court where they won in 2024. In the final, they faced the strong team of Casey Diamond and Sofia Sewing.
The first game was close, but Maddox and Manthou pulled ahead to win 11-9. They carried their momentum into game two, using their strong teamwork to take an 11-6 win and secure the gold medal.
“Pickleball is meant to be fun. It’s a backyard game, I grew up where it was invented, so I’ve seen it my whole life. When I treat it too much like a job, it loses that playfulness, and I’m finding it again. My spirit is feeling good.”(Max Manthou)
“It just clicked in this tournament,”(Christine Maddox )
“We couldn’t do it without everyone’s support. We feel it in every point.”(Max Manthou)
Other Medalists and Event Highlights
Megan Fudge and Jack Munro earned bronze in the mixed pro doubles event, showing consistency throughout the tournament. The Newport Beach Open was one of five Championship Sunday matches played in front of a full crowd during the Fourth of July weekend.
The five-day tournament welcomed players of all levels and featured some of the sport’s top professionals competing in a fun and festive environment.
The Momentum Continues
The win by Christine Maddox and Max Manthou marks their second straight mixed doubles title in Newport Beach, proving their strong chemistry and experience. Their performance showed that connection and confidence can lead to success under pressure.
As the APP Tour continues, fans will be watching to see if they can keep up their winning streak.
News in Brief: Christine Maddox and Max Manthou
Christine Maddox and Max Manthou defended their mixed pro doubles title at the 2025 APP Newport Beach Open, beating Casey Diamond and Sofia Sewing in two games. Megan Fudge and Jack Munro won bronze. The five-day event drew top players and fans to California over the Fourth of July weekend.