APP Chicago Open Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals: The mixed pro doubles quarterfinals at the 2025 APP Chicago Open were completed on Friday, August 29, with four teams advancing to the semifinals. Randy Blanco and Yana Newell, Daria Walczak and William Sobek, Ryler Deheart and Rianna Valdes, and Megan Fudge with Jack Munro all earned wins to stay in the title hunt.
Event Overview
The APP Chicago Open is a major stop on the pickleball calendar, featuring top players from across the country. The mixed pro doubles quarterfinals delivered fast-paced matches as eight teams competed for a place in the semifinals.
Match Results
First Quarterfinal Match
Randy Blanco and Yana Newell secured the first semifinal spot with a straight-games win over Bobbi Oshiro and Will Howells. They closed the match 11-7 and 11-6, showing strong teamwork throughout.
Second Quarterfinal Match
Daria Walczak and William Sobek advanced by defeating Richard Livornese Jr. and Amanda Hendry. Walczak and Sobek kept control from start to finish, winning 11-7 and 11-4.
Third Quarterfinal Match
Ryler Deheart and Rianna Valdes faced Sofia Sewing and Casey Diamond in the most intense match of the round. Deheart and Valdes took the opening game 11-4, but Sewing and Diamond battled back with an 11-4 win in game two. The deciding game went down to the wire, with Deheart and Valdes pulling through 13-11.
Fourth Quarterfinal Match
In the last quarterfinal, Megan Fudge and Jack Munro topped Riley Bohnert and Patrick Kawka in straight games. They won 11-6 and 11-4 to round out the semifinal lineup.
What Comes Next
With these victories, Randy Blanco and Yana Newell, Daria Walczak and William Sobek, Ryler Deheart and Rianna Valdes, and Megan Fudge with Jack Munro will move on to the mixed doubles semifinals at the APP Chicago Open. Each team has shown resilience and skill, setting up an exciting battle for spots in the final.
News in Brief: APP Chicago Open Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
At the 2025 APP Chicago Open, the mixed pro doubles quarterfinals ended on August 29. Winners included Randy Blanco and Yana Newell, Daria Walczak and William Sobek, Ryler Deheart and Rianna Valdes, and Megan Fudge with Jack Munro. All four pairs advanced to the semifinals, keeping their championship hopes alive.