PPA Bristol Open Junior Doubles U14: At the PPA Tour Bristol Open 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee, young players delivered thrilling matches in the Junior Girls and Junior Boys Doubles U14 divisions on August 7. Natalia Simson and Madalena Flores dominated the girls’ category, while Sam Libo and Ethan Bakalinsky claimed the boys’ title.
Junior Girls Doubles U14
In the finals, Natalia Simson and Madalena Flores secured a straight-game win over Madilynn C and Alexa Smith, 11-4, 11-6. The duo’s teamwork and sharp plays left little room for their opponents to recover.
The bronze medal match also went to Simson and Flores, who defeated Brooklyn Lord and Willa Pendergrast 15-6. Their performance marked a standout day, taking both gold and bronze honors.
Junior Boys Doubles U14
The boys’ finals saw Sam Libo and Ethan Bakalinsky edge past Francis Chi and Dylan G in a close first game, 11-9, before pulling ahead for an 11-5 win in the second. Their consistency under pressure proved key to their victory.
In the bronze match, Ryder Brown and MJ Marrero swept Braylon O and Raziel A 11-4, 11-2. The pair’s aggressive net play and strong serves set the tone early, giving them control throughout.
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Event Significance
The wins for Simson, Flores, Libo, and Bakalinsky highlight the growing depth of talent in youth pickleball. These results set the stage for promising future appearances from all medalists, with fans eager to see their next performances.
News in Brief: PPA Bristol Open Junior Doubles U14
At the Bristol Open 2025, Natalia Simson and Madalena Flores won both gold and bronze in Junior Girls Doubles U14, while Sam Libo and Ethan Bakalinsky captured the Junior Boys Doubles U14 title. Ryder Brown and MJ Marrero claimed bronze in the boys’ division after a commanding straight-game win.
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