On August 31, 2025, at the PPA Tour Australia NSW Pickleball Open in Auburn, Sydney, Somer Dalla Bona and George Wall captured the pro mixed doubles 5.0 and above championship. The duo defeated Andie Dikosavljevic and Mitchell Hargreaves in two straight games, 11-5, 11-7, to secure the gold medal.
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Final Match Recap
Somer Dalla-bona and George Wall started strong in the final, taking the first game 11-5 with steady play and well-timed attacks. Though Andie Dikosavljevic and Mitchell Hargreaves fought back in the second game, Dalla-bona and Wall maintained control, finishing 11-7 to claim the title.
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Bronze Medal Match
In the bronze medal contest, Selina Turulja and Joseph Wild faced Talia Saunders and Jose Farias. Turulja and Wild controlled the match from start to finish, earning a straight-game victory, 11-7, 11-6, to secure third place.
Significance of the Results
With this win, Somer Dalla-bona and George Wall proved their dominance in mixed doubles play, earning one of the biggest titles of the PPA Tour Australia. Selina Turulja and Joseph Wild also leave with momentum after a solid bronze medal run. Both results set the stage for future strong performances on the tour.
News in Brief: Somer Dalla-bona and George Wall
At the NSW Pickleball Open, Somer Dalla-bona and George Wall won the mixed doubles final 11-5, 11-7 over Andie Dikosavljevic and Mitchell Hargreaves. In the bronze medal match, Selina Turulja and Joseph Wild defeated Talia Saunders and Jose Farias 11-7, 11-6 to finish third.
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