Jack Munro and Megan Fudge Pickleball Triumph: The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) ended the 2025 APP Chicago Open with an exciting mixed doubles final on Championship Sunday. The tournament ran over Labor Day weekend at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park. Fans packed the stands to watch top players compete in the APP Tour’s final matches.
Mixed Pro Doubles Final
Jack Munro and Megan Fudge won the gold medal in mixed doubles, defeating Daria Walczak and Will Sobek, who took silver. After losing game one 11-5, Munro and Fudge rallied to win game two 11-3 and game three 11-2, claiming their third mixed doubles title together in 2025. Yana Newell and Randy Blanco earned the bronze medals.
“We definitely found our groove, we found our spots, we just had to be more consistent and patient. I think patience is an understatement,” (Megan Fudge).
“She was a wall. I had to generate a little bit of offense with the balls that I had. I trusted Megan would get me those balls, and that’s exactly what happened.”(Jack Munro said of Megan Fudge)
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Event Background
The 2025 APP Chicago Open ran for five days, bringing together top pickleball players from across the country. Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park hosted the tournament, which included singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles competitions. The APP Tour is the first professional pickleball tour and continues to attract elite talent each year.
Match Highlights
In the mixed doubles final, Daria Walczak and Will Sobek started strong, winning the first game 11-5. Munro and Fudge regrouped and took control in the next two games, winning 11-3 and 11-2. Their teamwork, strategy, and patience helped them secure the gold medal.
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Yana Newell and Randy Blanco performed well to earn bronze.
Significance
Jack Munro and Megan Fudge’s victory adds to their growing list of achievements in 2025 and highlights their strong partnership in mixed doubles. Their performance demonstrates skill, strategy, and mental toughness, setting a high bar for future APP Tour mixed doubles competitions.
News in Brief: Jack Munro and Megan Fudge Pickleball Triumph
Jack Munro and Megan Fudge won gold in mixed doubles at the 2025 APP Chicago Open. Daria Walczak and Will Sobek took silver, while Yana Newell and Randy Blanco earned bronze. The tournament ran five days at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, showcasing top-level pickleball and thrilling fans throughout.
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