2025 Australia Pickleball Open Mixed Doubles: In a dramatic finish to the 2025 Australia Pickleball Open, Tyson McGuffin and Lacy Schneemann captured the gold medal in mixed pro doubles after a hard-fought, five-game marathon against Jessie Irvine and Gabriel Tardio. The championship match, which went the distance, was a fitting finale to the deep and competitive draw.
Top Seeds Dominate the Tournament
The mixed doubles draw was the most competitive at the event, with the top 8 seeds all consisting of domestic PPA pros, some paired with local players. The expected teams advanced to the later rounds with a few exciting twists along the way.
The No. 9 seed, Mitch Hargreaves, and his partner Emilia Schmidt were the only all-local team to make it into the quarters, but they were eventually knocked out by the top seeds, Irvine and Tardio. The top seeds then went on to beat the Jay Devilliers and Allyce Jones team in the semifinals to reach the final.
On the other side of the draw, No. 2 seeds McGuffin and Schneemann powered through the tournament, reaching the semifinals without losing a game. In their semifinal match, they suffered a game-one loss to No. 6 seeds Vivian Glozman and Quang Duong but bounced back to secure a spot in the final.
A Thrilling Final
The championship match was a five-game thriller. After dropping the first two games (8-6, 8-6), McGuffin and Schneemann staged a comeback to win the next three games (9-6, 8-6, 8-6) to take the gold medal. The local fans were treated to a remarkable display of skill and resilience.
Medal Winners
- Gold: Tyson McGuffin and Lacy Schneemann
- Silver: Jessie Irvine and Gabriel Tardio
- Bronze: Jay Devilliers and Allyce Jones
News in Brief: 2025 Australia Pickleball Open Mixed Doubles
Tyson McGuffin and Lacy Schneemann won the gold medal in mixed pro doubles at the 2025 Australia Pickleball Open, overcoming a tough challenge from Jessie Irvine and Gabriel Tardio in a five-game final. The match was a thrilling display of skill, with McGuffin and Schneemann making an impressive comeback to claim victory.
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