Ammar Wazir Pickleball Chicago Open Victory: The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) concluded the 2025 APP Chicago Open with an exciting finish on Championship Sunday. The tournament took place over Labor Day weekend at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park. Fans filled the stands to watch top players compete in one of the APP Tour’s biggest events.
Men’s Pro Singles Final
Ammar Wazir won the men’s singles gold medal in front of his hometown crowd, defeating APP U.S. National Team member Ronan Camron, who took silver. The first game was intense, with Wazir edging Camron 20-18. Wazir then dominated the second game, winning 15-9 to secure his second straight gold medal. Dusty Boyer earned the bronze medal.
“I’ve been in Hoffman Estates [IL] for 15 years now, and I’m just so grateful for everyone coming out. It’s crazy because last year I played this tournament, I didn’t even qualify for the main draw. And now, I’m sitting here with the gold medal, so it’s pretty cool.”(Ammar Wazir)
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Event Background
The 2025 APP Chicago Open ran for five days and brought top pickleball players from across the country. Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park hosted the tournament, where fans enjoyed fast-paced matches and close competitions. The APP Tour is the first professional pickleball tour and continues to attract elite talent each year.
Match Highlights
In the men’s singles final, the first game was a marathon with both Ammar Wazir and Ronan Camron exchanging points. Wazir narrowly won 20-18. In the second game, Wazir quickly took control and won 15-9.
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Dusty Boyer claimed bronze after strong performances throughout the tournament.
Significance
Ammar Wazir’s victory adds to his growing list of achievements on the APP Tour and demonstrates his consistency at top-level play. Winning in his hometown makes the triumph even more special. This tournament also highlights the rising competition in men’s singles on the APP Tour.
News in Brief: Ammar Wazir Pickleball Chicago Open Victory
Ammar Wazir won gold in men’s singles at the 2025 APP Chicago Open, with Ronan Camron taking silver and Dusty Boyer earning bronze. The tournament ran five days at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, drawing enthusiastic fans to watch high-level pickleball matches and witness hometown hero Wazir’s victory.
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