The 2024 PPA Tour Australia Melbourne Championships concluded on Sunday, November 10, with intense doubles matches that highlighted some of the best pickleball talent from around the world. The event was part of a broader series, with over $700,000 in prize money at stake across six tournaments this year. Players from various corners of the globe, including many who participated in the PWR DUPR India Masters last month, brought their A-game to the courts in Melbourne.
Men’s Doubles: Kyle Yates and Mitchell Hargreaves Take Gold
The Men’s Doubles competition featured fierce battles between top-ranked pairs. Kyle Yates and Mitchell Hargreaves emerged victorious, claiming the gold medal.
Their strong performance saw them defeat George Wall and Joseph Wild, who earned the silver after a hard-fought match. In a notable matchup, Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta, the Indian duo who had won in the India Masters, finished with a bronze, edging out Roman Estareja and Oliver Grey.
Women’s Doubles: Sarah Burr and Michaela Haet Dominate
In the Women’s Doubles event, Sarah Burr and Michaela Haet claimed the gold medal with a solid victory over Liz Truluck and Kao Pei Chuan, who settled for silver after a close 11-8, 5-11, 9-11 defeat.
Michelle Esquivel and Danni Elle-Townsend rounded out the medal podium, securing the bronze after a win against Kaitlynn Hart and Andie Dikosavljevic. Notably, Kao Pei Chuan had previously finished as the runner-up in the Women’s Singles event at the India Masters.
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Mixed Doubles: Shelby Bates and Armaan Bhatia Capture Gold
The Mixed Doubles competition also delivered some thrilling action. Shelby Bates and Armaan Bhatia claimed the gold medal after a dominant performance. Bhatia’s impressive showing at the event continued with this win, adding a gold to his collection after also taking home a bronze in Men’s Doubles.
The silver medal in Mixed Doubles went to Emilia Schmidt and Mitchell Hargreaves, who were defeated 6-11, 5-11 by the victors. Michelle Esquivel and Rob Cassidy took home the bronze, securing Esquivel’s second bronze medal of the Melbourne Championships.
Final Medal Tally
- Pro Men’s Doubles
- Gold: Kyle Yates and Mitchell Hargreaves
- Silver: George Wall and Joseph Wild
- Bronze: Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta
- Pro Women’s Doubles
- Gold: Sarah Burr and Michaela Haet
- Silver: Liz Truluck and Kao Pei Chuan
- Bronze: Michelle Esquivel and Danni Elle-Townsend
- Pro Mixed Doubles
- Gold: Shelby Bates and Armaan Bhatia
- Silver: Emilia Schmidt and Mitchell Hargreaves
- Bronze: Michelle Esquivel and Rob Cassidy
News in Brief: PPA Tour Australia Melbourne Championships
The 2024 PPA Tour Australia Melbourne Championships wrapped up on November 10 with exciting doubles matches. Kyle Yates and Mitchell Hargreaves took gold in Men’s Doubles, while Sarah Burr and Michaela Haet dominated the Women’s Doubles, securing gold.
Shelby Bates and Armaan Bhatia claimed the Mixed Doubles title. Bhatia added a bronze in Men’s Doubles, while Esquivel earned her second bronze in Mixed Doubles. Over $700,000 in prize money was distributed across the tournament series.