PPA Tour Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals: The top mixed doubles teams battled for spots in the semifinals at the PPA Tour Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage Open on September 26, 2025, in Sacramento, California. Four intense quarterfinal matches decided who will advance in the Pro Mixed Doubles Main Draw, featuring strong rallies and standout teamwork.
Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson Take First Quarterfinal
Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson opened the day with a commanding win over Etta Tuionetoa and Jay Devilliers.
The Johnson duo started strong, taking the first game 11-4.
Tuionetoa and Devilliers fought back to win the second game 11-3, forcing a third.
Jorja and JW regrouped and closed the match 11-2 to secure their place in the semifinals.
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Jessie Irvine and Gabriel Tardio Edge Out Close Battle
Jessie Irvine and Gabriel Tardio faced Meghan Dizon and Yates Johnson in a nail-biting second quarterfinal.
Irvine and Tardio won the first game 11-7 before Dizon and Johnson evened the score with an 11-8 win in game two.
The deciding game went down to the wire, but Irvine and Tardio held firm for a 12-10 victory.
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Layne Sleeth and Riley Newman Advance with Steady Play
Layne Sleeth and Riley Newman displayed sharp coordination in their third quarterfinal match against Augustus Ge and Samantha Parker.
Sleeth and Newman controlled the tempo, winning the first game 11-8.
They stayed focused in the second, finishing with an 11-6 win to move smoothly into the semifinals.
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Kate Fahey and Dylan Frazier Dominate the Final Match
Kate Fahey and Dylan Frazier rounded out the quarterfinals with a strong performance over Lindsey Newman and Spencer Smith.
Fahey and Frazier wasted no time, winning the first game 11-5.
Their consistent play continued in the second, where they sealed the match with an 11-6 victory.
What Comes Next
The four winning teams—Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, Jessie Irvine and Gabriel Tardio, Layne Sleeth and Riley Newman, and Kate Fahey and Dylan Frazier—will face off in the semifinals.
Their next matches will decide who advances to the championship, promising more fast-paced action and exciting rallies for fans.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, Jessie Irvine and Gabriel Tardio, Layne Sleeth and Riley Newman, and Kate Fahey and Dylan Frazier won their quarterfinal matches at the PPA Tour Sacramento Vintage Open on September 26, 2025. The victories send all four pairs into the Pro Mixed Doubles semifinals.
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