Sam Libo Wins Gold at PPA Kansas City: Overland Park, KS, August 7, 2024 – The Junior Boys Singles division (ages 13 to 14) at the Selkirk Kansas City Open delivered a show of intense competition and rising talent. In the semi-finals, top contenders battled for a spot in the showdown.
On Court 12, Sam Libo secured his place in the finals with a solid 15-13 victory over H. Pothunoori. Meanwhile, D. Phillips clinched his spot with a decisive 15-11 win against R. Singla on Court 13. The stage was set for an exhilarating final match.
In the final, held on Court 20, S. Libo emerged as the champion. Displaying exceptional skill and resilience, Libo defeated D. Phillips with scores of 11-7, 1-11, and 11-4. This victory highlights Libo’s skills and marks a significant achievement in his rising pickleball career. Meanwhile, H. Pothunoori earned the bronze medal after a closely contested match with R. Singla, ending with a score of 16-14.
| Match No. | Round | Winner | Opponent | Score |
| 1 | Semi-Finals | S. Libo | H. Pothunoori | 15-13 |
| 2 | Semi-Finals | D. Phillips | R. Singla | 15-11 |
| 3 | Bronze | H. Pothunoori | R. Singla | 16-14 |
| 4 | Final | S. Libo | D. Phillips | 11-7, 1-11, 11-4 |
News in Brief: Sam Libo Wins Gold at PPA Kansas City
In the Junior Boys Singles (ages 13 to 14) at the PPA Tour’s Selkirk Kansas City Open on August 7, 2024, Sam Libo won the gold medal and D. Phillips won silver. In the semi-finals, Libo edged out H. Pothunoori 15-13, while D. Phillips defeated R. Singla 15-11 to advance to the final.
The bronze medal match saw Pothunoori secure a tight 16-14 victory over Singla. In the final, held on Court 20, Libo showed his skill by overcoming Phillips with scores of 11-7, 1-11, and 11-4. This impressive win underlines Libo’s rising talent and marks a standout moment in his pickleball career.
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