APP Newport Beach Open: The APP Tour is back in Orange County, and this time it’s bigger than ever with the second edition of the 2024 APP Newport Beach Open. The event, set at the Tennis and Pickleball Club in Newport Beach, California, spans five days of intense competition, showing elite pros, amateurs, and seasoned champions. Players from around the globe will compete for titles, with age-based divisions like the AARP Champions (50+) and Masters (60+) also featured. Notably, the Humana Cup returns, adding further excitement to the lineup.
This Golden Ticket event offers gold medalists a direct qualification for the 2025 USAP National Championships, making it a must-watch for pickleball fans everywhere.
Chris Haworth Chases Title Number Seven
Heading into the Newport Beach Open, Chris Haworth stands as the player to beat. The Oklahoma City native, fresh off his fourth consecutive men’s pro singles gold in Dallas, enters Newport Beach as the top seed.
Chris Haworth, who has been a dominant force this season, has his eyes set on claiming his seventh title of 2024, continuing his incredible run.
Jill Braverman Returns to Her Hometown
Jill Braverman is no stranger to success on the APP Tour, and she’s returning to her hometown of Newport Beach with high expectations. She boasts 11 total medals this season, took home yet another women’s doubles gold at the APP Dallas Open, her third this year.
With the support of the local crowd behind her, Jill Braverman is looking to make a statement and add to her already impressive 2024 career.
Will Howells Eyes More Medals
Will Howells has become a standout on the APP Tour, leading all men’s pros with 13 total medals in 2024. His consistent performances have kept him in the medal conversation at every event, including a silver medal in men’s pro doubles in APP Dallas.
Will Howells is hungry for more, entering the Newport Beach Open with a chance to build on his success from earlier this season.
Simone Jardim: The Reigning Queen of Pickleball
Simone Jardim remains the APP Tour’s all-time leader in women’s gold medals, with 32 to her name. Recently, she earned silver in women’s singles in Dallas and is now gearing up to compete in women’s doubles with Amanda Hendry and mixed doubles with Jack Foster. Simone Jardim’s legacy in the sport is unmatched, and she’ll look to add to it in Newport Beach.
Other Stars to Watch
- Rob Nunnery, ranked first in men’s pro doubles with Etienne Blaszkewycz and mixed pro doubles with Jill Braverman, is another top contender. His 32 total medals place him sixth all-time among APP men’s pros, and he’ll be aiming to boost that number.
- Yana Newell will be defending her women’s singles gold from Dallas, where she secured her first-ever APP Tour title. She has earned eight total medals in 2024, including three golds and five silvers.
- The men’s doubles team of Max “Purple Jesus” Manthou and Erik Lange will look to continue their success after capturing their second men’s pro doubles gold in Dallas. Newport Beach holds special significance for the pair, as they claimed their first men’s doubles title here in July.
- Grayson Goldin, a silver medalist in Chicago and bronze medalist in Dallas, enters as the No. 2 seed in men’s pro singles and will be one to watch as he seeks his first gold of 2024.
Future Stars Take the Stage
The 2024 APP Next Gen U.S. National Team will also be in action, featuring rising talents like Riley Bohnert, Jayden Broderick, Alia Brown, Jack Foster, Spencer Lanier, Richard Livornese Jr., Lauren Mercado, and Brooke Revuelta. These young stars are the future of the sport and will look to leave their mark at Newport Beach.
Where and How to Watch
Live coverage of the 2024 APP Newport Beach Open begins on Thursday, October 24, and will be available on APPTV via YouTube, Facebook, and the Court Sports Network.
Fans can catch all the action from 1 pm to 7 pm Eastern on Thursday, with extended coverage on Friday and Saturday. Additionally, don’t miss Championship Sunday in November, where the gold medal matches will air on CBS Sports and ESPN.
Venue and Tickets
- Venue: The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach, 11 Clubhouse Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- Tickets: Available on SITickets.com
Broadcast Schedule (Eastern Time)
- Thursday, Oct. 24: 1 pm – 7 pm | APPTV (YouTube, Facebook, Court Sports Network)
- Friday, Oct. 25: 3 pm – 9 pm | APPTV (YouTube, Facebook, Court Sports Network)
- Saturday, Oct. 26: 3 pm – 9 pm | APPTV (YouTube, Facebook, Court Sports Network)
- Championship Sunday airing dates: Nov. 14, 17, and 20 on CBS Sports and ESPN
News in Brief: APP Newport Beach Open
The 2024 APP Newport Beach Open returns with elite players like Chris Haworth, Jill Braverman, and Simone Jardim competing for titles.
The event, held at the Tennis and Pickleball Club in Newport Beach, runs from October 24-26, with gold medal matches airing on CBS Sports and ESPN in November. This Golden Ticket event offers winners direct qualification for the 2025 USAP National Championships. Fans can watch live coverage on APPTV.
