Kaitlyn Christian and Chao Yi Wang captured the women’s doubles gold medal at the PPA Tour Asia Panas Malaysia Cup 2025 on Sunday in Shah Alam, Malaysia, defeating Australia’s Nicola Schoeman and Danni-Elle Townsend in straight games 2-0 (11-6, 14-12). Their win capped a thrilling day of world-class pickleball.
Christian and Wang Hold Their Nerve
Kaitlyn Christian and Chao Yi Wang opened the match with steady play and sharp returns, winning the first game 11-6. In the second game, Nicola Schoeman and Danni-Elle Townsend fought back hard, exchanging points in a tense back-and-forth rally. The Australian pair saved multiple match points and pushed the game into extra points before Christian and Wang finally closed it out 14-12.
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Bronze Medal Match
In the third-place contest, Aiko Yoshitomi and Sahra Dennehy claimed the bronze medal with a 2-0 (11-6, 11-7) victory over Yu Chieh-Hsieh and Liz Truluck. Yoshitomi and Dennehy controlled the pace early and stayed consistent to secure their spot on the podium.
Significance of the Victory
The triumph gives Kaitlyn Christian her second gold medal of the day after winning the women’s singles title earlier. For Chao Yi Wang, the victory highlights her growing presence on the international stage. Their success adds momentum heading into upcoming PPA Tour events and sets the tone for future competitions in Asia.
News in Brief: Kaitlyn Christian and Chao Yi Wang
Kaitlyn Christian and Chao Yi Wang defeated Nicola Schoeman and Danni-Elle Townsend 11-6, 14-12 to win the women’s doubles gold medal at the PPA Tour Asia Panas Malaysia Cup 2025. Aiko Yoshitomi and Sahra Dennehy earned bronze with a 2-0 (11-6, 11-7) win over Yu Chieh-Hsieh and Liz Truluck.