APP Great Lakes Open Women’s Singles: On August 14, four players advanced to the Women’s Pro Singles semifinals at the 2025 APP Great Lakes Open in the United States. Sofia Sewing, Katerina Stewart, Daria Walczak, and Bobbi Oshiro each secured their place as they moved closer to the Golden Ticket for the 2026 USA Pickleball National Championships.
First Quarterfinal Match
Sofia Sewing overcame Madalina Grigoriu in a three-game contest. Sewing dropped the first game 10-15 but rallied to win the next two games 15-7 and 15-10, booking her spot in the next round.
Second Quarterfinal Match
Katerina Stewart defeated Domenika Turkovic in straight games. Stewart controlled the match from start to finish, winning 15-11 in both games to secure a comfortable victory.
Third Quarterfinal Match
Yana Newell withdrew before her match against Daria Walczak. This gave Walczak a direct entry into the semifinals without playing.
Fourth Quarterfinal Match
Bobbi Oshiro defeated Simone Jardim in straight games. Oshiro won the first game 11-5 and closed the second game 15-0 in a dominant performance.
What’s Next
The four semifinalists—Sofia Sewing, Katerina Stewart, Daria Walczak, and Bobbi Oshiro—will now battle for a place in the championship match and the chance to win the Golden Ticket for the 2026 USA Pickleball National Championships.
News in Brief: APP Great Lakes Open Women’s Singles
At the 2025 APP Great Lakes Open Women’s Pro Singles quarterfinals, Sofia Sewing, Katerina Stewart, Daria Walczak, and Bobbi Oshiro advanced to the semifinals. Newell withdrew, giving Walczak a direct pass. All four players will compete for a spot in the finals and the Golden Ticket to the 2026 Nationals.
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