AARP Senior Champions: The AARP Champions (Senior 50+) Pro Competition at the 2024 Zimmer Biomet Chicago Open featured impressive performances across all categories. Here’s a quick recap of the top results.
Men’s Champions Pro Singles: Jardim Continues Dominance
Marcello Jardim secured his fourth APP singles title of the year, defeating long-time senior No.1 Mattias Johansson in the final. Jardim’s consistent excellence since April has solidified his status as a top contender in the senior circuit.
Women’s Champions Pro Singles: Ptaszek-Kochis Makes It Three in a Row
Karin Ptaszek-Kochis claimed her third consecutive title and sixth of the season by overcoming No.2 seed Cantillon Eilers in the final. Ptaszek-Kochis continues to demonstrate remarkable skill and consistency in the senior women’s division.
Men’s Champions Pro Doubles: Andren & Derisi Upset Top Seeds
Stefan Andren and Jose Derisi pulled off a major upset by defeating the No.1 seeds, Witsken and Oncins. Witsken, potentially affected by jet lag after attending the US Open to support his nephew Ben Shelton, fell short of retaining the title.
Women’s Champions Pro Doubles: Whitwell & Simons Extend Winning Streak
In Women’s Champions Pro Doubles, No.1 seeds Lee Whitwell and Angela Simons added another title to their collection, marking their sixth of the season and Whitwell’s eighth overall this year. Their dominance in the senior women’s doubles continues unabated.
Mixed Champions Pro Doubles: Whitwell Completes the Double Double
Lee Whitwell achieved the “double double” for the seventh time this season, winning the Women’s and Mixed Doubles titles. Partnering with Jaime Oncins, Whitwell added a gold medal to her weekend achievements, making it a successful event for the Oncins family.
Tournament Results
- Men’s Champions Pro Singles: Marcello Jardim
- Women’s Champions Pro Singles: Karin Ptaszek-Kochis
- Men’s Champions Pro Doubles: Stefan Andren & Jose Derisi
- Women’s Champions Pro Doubles: Lee Whitwell & Angela Simons
- Mixed Champions Pro Doubles: Lee Whitwell & Jaime Oncins
News in Brief: AARP Senior Champions
The AARP Champions (Senior 50+) Pro Competition at the 2024 Zimmer Biomet Chicago Open saw Marcello Jardim win his fourth singles title of the year, while Karin Ptaszek-Kochis secured her third consecutive women’s singles title.
Stefan Andren and Jose Derisi upset the top seeds in men’s doubles, and Lee Whitwell continued her dominance with victories in women’s and mixed doubles, achieving her seventh “double double” of the season with Jaime Oncins.
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