APP Great Lakes Open Mixed Doubles: The 2025 APP Great Lakes Open mixed pro doubles quarterfinals took place on August 15, with four teams advancing to the semifinals and moving one step closer to earning the golden ticket for the 2026 USA Pickleball National Championships.
First Quarterfinal Match
Casey Diamond and Sofia Sewing defeated Purple Jesus Manthou and Christine Maddox in a close three-game battle. The match ended with scores of 11-0, 8-11, and 12-10 in favor of Diamond and Sewing. Their victory secured them a spot in the semifinals.
Second Quarterfinal Match
Megan Fudge and Andre Millet overcame Brandon Lane and Susannah Barr in another tight contest. Lane and Barr took the first game 11-7, but Fudge and Millet answered back with wins of 11-9 and 11-9 to claim the match.
Third Quarterfinal Match
Richard Livornese Jr and Jillian Braverma advanced after defeating Aidan Schenk and Rianna Valdes in straight games. They controlled the pace and won 11-9 and 11-3 to book their place in the next round.
Fourth Quarterfinal Match
Bobbi Oshiro and Randy Blanco closed out the quarterfinals with a decisive victory over William Sobek and Allison Harris. Oshiro and Blanco stayed consistent throughout, winning 11-8 and 11-5 to move forward.
What’s Next
With these wins, Casey Diamond and Sofia Sewing, Megan Fudge and Andre Millet, Richard Livornese Jr and Jillian Braverma, and Bobbi Oshiro and Randy Blanco have all secured their places in the semifinals. Each team now has a chance to advance further and compete for the golden ticket to the 2026 USA Pickleball National Championships.
News in Brief: APP Great Lakes Open Mixed Doubles
The 2025 APP Great Lakes Open mixed pro doubles quarterfinals on August 15 saw four teams advance. Winners included Casey Diamond and Sofia Sewing, Megan Fudge and Andre Millet, Richard Livornese Jr and Jillian Braverma, and Bobbi Oshiro and Randy Blanco. They now move on to the semifinals, with the golden ticket still in reach.
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