AJ Koller and Jonathan Truong claimed the Men’s Doubles gold medal at the MB Vietnam Open 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City. The duo defeated George Wall and Joseph Wild in straight games, 11-6, 11-7, to top the podium and secure the championship.
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A Veteran and a Rising Star
The partnership blended Koller’s experience with Truong’s youthful energy. Their strong teamwork kept control of the match, giving them a comfortable win over Wall and Wild.
“I’m just psyched for this kid. He’s an up-and-comer and he’s a future star of this game.
I’m a dinosaur. I’m going to be out of the sport eventually and he’s going to be here for a long time, so I’m just proud of him, proud of his fight. He showed a ton of poise, and I think that’s why people are starting to take him really seriously.”( AJ Koller)
A Breakthrough Moment for Truong
For 18-year-old Jonathan Truong, the victory marked a major milestone in his young career.
“It feels great taking home gold. It’s my first-ever win in a pro tournament. It’s my second tournament while being signed with the PPA, so obviously it’s exciting.
“AJ is obviously a veteran of the game. He has many gold medals. This is my first, so I’m just super happy to pull off the win, especially here in Vietnam. It’s an honor.”(Jonathan Truong)
Bronze Medal Match
In the third-place playoff, Hong Kit Wong and Eunggwon Kim earned bronze with a decisive win over Mitchell Hargreaves and Phuc Huynh. They took the match in straight games, 11-3, 11-9.
Why It Matters
The gold medal victory highlighted the promising partnership between AJ Koller and Jonathan Truong, showcasing the balance between veteran leadership and rising talent. Truong’s breakthrough win in Vietnam also signaled the beginning of what could be a long and successful career on the PPA Tour.
\News in Brief: AJ Koller and Jonathan Truong Pickleball Victory
AJ Koller and Jonathan Truong won Men’s Doubles gold at the MB Vietnam Open 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, defeating George Wall and Joseph Wild 11-6, 11-7. Jonathan Truong celebrated his first pro title. Hong Kit Wong and Eunggwon Kim claimed bronze with an 11-3, 11-9 win over Mitchell Hargreaves and Phuc Huynh.
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