Ammar Wazir Pickleball Gold Victory: Ammar Wazir earned his first career APP Tour men’s singles gold medal at the 2025 APP Great Lakes Open on August 17. He defeated Dusty Boyer in a thrilling two-game final at the Greater Midland Tennis Center during Championship Sunday, which wrapped up five days of pickleball action.
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A Battle Between First-Time Finalists
The men’s singles championship featured two players reaching the final for the first time. Ammar Wazir dominated the first game with a strong 15-8 win, showing control from start to finish. In the second game, Dusty Boyer fought back, creating multiple ties and lead changes. With Boyer ahead 16-15, Wazir responded under pressure and scored three straight points to secure an 18-16 victory and the gold medal.
Wazir Shares His Excitement
“I’m super happy about it. I’ve been training a lot, I got my first men’s doubles medal too, so I was happy about that. In singles, I’ve come really close, lost a couple of semifinal matches, and so I was happy to get over the hump today and take home gold.”(Ammar Wazir)
Breakthrough Performances for All Medalists
The 2025 APP Great Lakes Open welcomed hundreds of players of all ages and levels over five days of competition. For Dusty Boyer, the silver medal marked his first APP Tour podium finish.
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Andre Millet also celebrated his first career APP Tour medal by winning bronze in men’s singles. All three medalists achieved personal milestones on Championship Sunday.
Why This Victory Matters
Ammar Wazir’s win proved his steady progress on the professional stage after several close semifinal losses in past events. Dusty Boyer and Andre Millet’s breakthrough medals highlighted the depth of rising talent in men’s singles. The results showed how new stars are emerging to shape the future of the APP Tour.
News in Brief: Ammar Wazir Pickleball Gold Victory
Ammar Wazir won his first APP Tour men’s singles gold at the 2025 APP Great Lakes Open on August 17, beating Dusty Boyer 15-8, 18-16 in the final. Andre Millet earned bronze, and both Boyer and Millet secured their first career APP Tour medals.