Etta Tuionetoa and Lacy Schneemann and the team of Callie Smith and Jessie Irvine advanced to the women’s doubles final at the PPA Tour Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage Open on September 27, 2025, in Sacramento, California. Both pairs earned hard-fought semifinal victories to move within one win of the championship.
Tuionetoa and Schneemann Outlast Brascia Sisters
Etta Tuionetoa and Lacy Schneemann battled past sisters Mary Brascia and Maggie Brascia in a three-game thriller. Tuionetoa and Schneemann opened strong with an 11–9 win in the first game. The Brascia sisters answered with a tight 12–10 victory in the second, forcing a decider. In the final game, Tuionetoa and Schneemann regained control, finishing the match 11–5 to claim their spot in the title round.
Smith and Irvine Edge Buckner and Jansen
Callie Smith and Jessie Irvine secured their place in the final with a straight-game win over Brooke Buckner and Lea Jansen. Smith and Irvine survived a tense opening game, earning a 12–10 victory by staying calm under pressure. They carried that momentum into the second game, where steady shot-making and quick reactions led to an 11–9 win.
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Path to the Championship
The wins by Etta Tuionetoa and Lacy Schneemann and Callie Smith and Jessie Irvine set up a high-stakes final between two teams that showed both grit and skill throughout the tournament. Fans can expect long rallies and sharp exchanges as these duos compete for the Sacramento Vintage Open women’s doubles title.
News in Brief: Etta Tuionetoa and Lacy Schneemann
Etta Tuionetoa and Lacy Schneemann defeated Mary Brascia and Maggie Brascia in three games, while Callie Smith and Jessie Irvine beat Brooke Buckner and Lea Jansen in two games to reach the women’s doubles final at the PPA Tour Sacramento Vintage Open.