Women’s Doubles Stars Set for APP Tournament: The APP Tour kicks off this week with the much-anticipated ZIMMER BIOMET APP Chicago Tournament, beginning on August 29 at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, Illinois. This event is set to deliver a thrilling display of pickleball skills.
Women’s Doubles: A Tight Race at the Top
The women’s doubles bracket is stacked, but the competition seems heavily weighted toward the top seeds. Outside of the top five, the chances of winning appear slim. The top-seeded pairs are:
- Allison Harris/Simone Jardim
- Jill Braverman/Megan Fudge
- Susannah Barr/Bobbi Oshiro
- Amanda Hendry/Mari Humberg
- Emily Cederquist/Yana Newell
Potential Upset Alert
While the top seeds dominate the predictions, a lower-seeded pair, Cade Pierson and Madalina Grigoriu (No. 16), could be assured to pull off a surprise or two.
Prediction: An Unpredictable Final
Expect drama in the semis, where Mari Hendry and Amanda Humberg are predicted to upset the No. 1 seed. However, the title is likely to go to Jill Braverman and Megan Fudge, who are expected to emerge victorious in the finals.
News in Brief: Women’s Doubles Stars Set for APP Tournament
The APP Tour’s ZIMMER BIOMET APP Chicago Tournament kicks off on August 29 at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, Illinois. In the women’s doubles bracket, the top seeds—Allison Harris/Simone Jardim and Jill Braverman/Megan Fudge—are the favorites, with few expecting an upset from lower-ranked teams.
However, the No. 16 seeds, Cade Pierson and Madalina Grigoriu, could surprise. A key prediction sees Mari Hendry and Amanda Humberg upsetting the top seed in the semifinals, but Jill Braverman and Megan Fudge are expected to take the title in the finals.
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