Association of Pickleball Players Senior Champions: The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) wrapped up the 2025 APP Chicago Open with exciting competition for amateur and senior players. The tournament ran over Labor Day weekend at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park. Crowds enjoyed matches in amateur, AARP Champions (50+), and AARP Masters (60+) divisions.
AARP Champions Division (50+)
In the AARP Champions Division, Lee Whitwell won three gold medals, taking women’s singles, women’s doubles with Angela Simon, and mixed doubles with Jaime Oncins. Youssef Bouzidi captured the men’s singles title. Jaime Oncins also teamed with Marcello Jardim to win men’s doubles gold.
AARP Masters Division (60+)
In the AARP Masters Division, Lupita Curiel won the women’s singles title, and Howard Mendel won the men’s singles crown. Heather Iffert and John Moorin claimed mixed doubles gold. Yannet Brister and Kelly Ojeda won the women’s doubles title, while Dan Granot and Scott Moore captured men’s doubles gold.
Event Background
The 2025 APP Chicago Open featured amateur players of all ages and skill levels from across the country. The tournament also included top professional events, making it a highlight of the APP Tour. Fans enjoyed high-level pickleball across multiple divisions, including senior competitions that showcased experience and skill.
Significance
The tournament highlighted the growth of pickleball across age groups and skill levels. Winners like Lee Whitwell, Jaime Oncins, and Howard Mendel showed that senior divisions offer exciting and competitive play. The event continues to inspire players nationwide and strengthens the APP Tour’s reputation as the premier pickleball circuit.
News in Brief: Association of Pickleball Players Senior Champions
Lee Whitwell won three golds in the AARP Champions Division at the 2025 APP Chicago Open. Jaime Oncins, Angela Simon, and Marcello Jardim also earned golds. In the AARP Masters Division, Lupita Curiel and Howard Mendel won singles, while Heather Iffert, John Moorin, Yannet Brister, Kelly Ojeda, Dan Granot, and Scott Moore claimed doubles titles.