APP Great Lakes Open Women’s Doubles: The women’s pro doubles quarterfinals at the 2025 APP Great Lakes Open took place on Saturday, August 16. Four teams advanced with wins that kept their hopes alive for the golden ticket to the 2026 USA Pickleball National Championships.
Megan Fudge and Jillian Braverman Move On
Megan Fudge and Jillian Braverman claimed the first quarterfinal win by defeating Katerina Stewart and Simone Jardim. They controlled both games with scores of 11–9 and 11–2 to move into the next round.
Bobbi Oshiro and Sofia Sewing Earn Victory
In the second quarterfinal, Bobbi Oshiro and Sofia Sewing played steady and strong. They topped Amanda Hendry and Susannah Barr by scores of 11–8 and 11–7. Their win secured another semifinal spot.
Matthews and Reichert Win a Thriller
The third quarterfinal was the closest match of the round. Kelsey Matthews and Allie Reichert edged out Daria Walczak and Allison Harris in three games. After dropping the first 4–11, they bounced back with a 12–10 win and sealed it 11–7 in the final game.
Cederquist and Newell Close the Round
The final quarterfinal saw Emily Cederquist and Yana Newell put together a strong showing. They beat Nicole Eugenio and Christine Maddox in straight games, 11–4 and 11–6, to complete the semifinal lineup.
What’s Next
With these results, the semifinal field is set. Megan Fudge and Jillian Braverman, Bobbi Oshiro and Sofia Sewing, Kelsey Matthews and Allie Reichert, and Emily Cederquist and Yana Newell will battle for spots in the championship round. The winners also move closer to earning a golden ticket for the 2026 USA Pickleball National Championships.
News in Brief: APP Great Lakes Open Women’s Doubles
Four teams advanced to the semifinals of women’s pro doubles at the 2025 APP Great Lakes Open on August 16. Winners included Megan Fudge and Jillian Braverman, Bobbi Oshiro and Sofia Sewing, Kelsey Matthews and Allie Reichert, and Emily Cederquist and Yana Newell. All continue chasing a golden ticket.