Teresa Tarn and Karin Ptaszek-Kochis Win Gold: The 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open continues to showcase elite-level pickleball at the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center in Cape Coral, Florida, as top senior players battle for championship glory. In the Women’s Doubles Senior Open Final, Teresa Tarn and Karin Ptaszek-Kochis emerged victorious in a hard-fought three-game battle, defeating Leslie Bernard and Pam Ruoff 4-11, 14-12, 7-11 to claim the gold medal.
Tarn and Ptaszek-Kochis Fight Back for the Title
The final began with Tarn and Ptaszek-Kochis coming out strong, controlling the pace to take the first game 11-4. However, Leslie Bernard and Pam Ruoff refused to back down, staging an incredible second-game comeback that ended in a nail-biting 14-12 victory, shifting momentum in their favor.
With the championship on the line, Tarn and Ptaszek-Kochis continued their aggressive yet strategic play, securing an 11-7 win in the final game to claim the Women’s Doubles Senior Open title at the Veolia Cape Coral Open.
A Championship-Worthy Performance
Tarn and Ptaszek-Kochis demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and tenacity, to clinch the gold medal. Their ability to stay composed under pressure and adjust their strategy proved crucial in this intense championship match.
News in Brief: Teresa Tarn and Karin Ptaszek-Kochis Win Gold
At the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open, Teresa Tarn and Karin Ptaszek-Kochis captured the Women’s Doubles Senior Open title, defeating Leslie Bernard and Pam Ruoff 4-11, 14-12, 11-7.