Hong Kit Wong and Eunggwon Kim won the Pro Men’s Doubles 5.0 and Above title at the PPA Tour Australia: QLD Pickleball Slam + MLPA #4 in Brisbane. They defeated Joseph Wild and George Wall in the final 11-7, 11-7. In the bronze medal match, Santhosh Narayanan and Purple Jesus Manthou beat Prycen Haas and Lucas Pascoe 11-5, 11-9.
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Finals Match: Wong/Kim vs. Wild/Wall
Hong Kit Wong and Eunggwon Kim dominated the final against Joseph Wild and George Wall.
Game 1: Wong and Kim controlled the net and placed accurate shots, winning 11-7.
Game 2: The second game mirrored the first, with Wong and Kim keeping pressure on Wild and Wall to win 11-7 and secure the title.
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Bronze Medal Match: Narayanan/Manthou vs. Haas/Pascoe
Santhosh Narayanan and Purple Jesus Manthou captured third place with a strong performance against Prycen Haas and Lucas Pascoe.
Game 1: Narayanan and Manthou took control early, winning 11-5 through consistent rallies and smart positioning.
Game 2: Haas and Pascoe tried to fight back, but Narayanan and Manthou maintained focus, closing the match 11-9 to claim bronze.
Significance of the Results
The victory by Hong Kit Wong and Eunggwon Kim confirms their status as top men’s doubles players in Australia. Santhosh Narayanan and Purple Jesus Manthou’s bronze medal performance shows the competitive depth in the division. These results could affect player rankings and set the stage for future PPA Tour events.
News in Brief: Hong Kit Wong and Eunggwon Kim
Hong Kit Wong and Eunggwon Kim won the Pro Men’s Doubles 5.0+ title at the QLD Pickleball Slam in Brisbane, beating Joseph Wild and George Wall 11-7, 11-7. Santhosh Narayanan and Purple Jesus Manthou claimed bronze with an 11-5, 11-9 win over Prycen Haas and Lucas Pascoe, highlighting top men’s doubles talent.