2025 APP Great Lakes Open: The 2025 APP Great Lakes Open will bring five days of high-level pickleball to the Greater Midland Tennis Center in Midland, Michigan, from August 14 to 17. This is the first USA Pickleball Golden Ticket qualifier for the 2026 USAP National Championships, where gold medalists earn an automatic spot.
Players from around the world, including top professionals, amateurs of all ages, and senior divisions, will compete in this inaugural event. The tournament is part of the APP Tour’s summer circuit and will feature national TV coverage on CBS Sports Network, plus four days of live streaming on APPTV on YouTube.
New Stop for the APP Tour
This is the APP Tour’s debut in Midland. The Greater Midland Tennis Center is one of the largest tennis and pickleball venues in the Midwest, hosting hundreds of players for this event.
Top Players to Watch
Sofia Sewing, the top-ranked women’s singles player in 2025, has appeared in six finals this season and won four gold medals. Megan Fudge, the APP Tour’s all-time leader in career medals with 74, returns alongside Jill Braverman as the top women’s doubles seeds.
Max Manthou, known as “Purple Jesus,” competes with Christine Maddox as the top mixed doubles team, while pairing with Ben Newell in men’s doubles as the No. 2 seed. Katerina Stewart aims to defend her women’s singles title after her first gold medal win in Newport Beach.
Richard Livornese Jr. and Tanner Tomassi, fresh from their first men’s doubles gold in Newport Beach, enter as the top seeds in that event. Bobbi Oshiro, with eight medals this year, will play in all three women’s pro events. Jack Foster leads the men’s singles field as the No. 1 seed.
Rising stars include Australian player Emilia Schmidt, recent APP Next Series winner, and Susannah Barr, who ranks third all-time in career medals.
Broadcast Schedule
Live coverage runs from Thursday, August 14, to Sunday, August 17, on APPTV on YouTube, Court Sports Network, and Facebook. Times vary by day, with broadcasts starting between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Eastern Time.
Why It Matters
The APP Great Lakes Open offers athletes a chance to qualify early for the 2026 USAP National Championships and showcases some of the world’s top pickleball talent. For fans, it’s a chance to watch elite matches both in person and online, marking a major milestone for the APP Tour’s expansion.
News in Brief: 2025 APP Great Lakes Open
The 2025 APP Great Lakes Open runs August 14–17 in Midland, Michigan, at the Greater Midland Tennis Center. The event is the first 2026 USA Pickleball Nationals qualifier and features top professionals, amateurs, and senior divisions. Fans can watch live on APPTV and CBS Sports Network.
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