2025 Proton Australia Pickleball Open

The PPA Tour’s first venture to Australia was a huge success. The 2025 Proton Australia Pickleball Open in Melbourne attracted big crowds, the best Australian players, and some US-based stars. The Australian players had an opportunity to test their skills against some of the best players in the world.

Dates: January 28 – February 2, 2025
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre – 1 Convention Place, South Wharf, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia.

Number of Courts: 20
Surface Type: Hard Surface
Play Area Type: Indoor Courts
Net Type: Portable Nets
Official Ball: Franklin X-40

Tournament Format

This tournament followed a structured format across different skill levels and age groups, ensuring competitive play. Various formats were applied based on event size, player level, and category.

5.0 and 4.5 Skill Levels and Large Brackets (13+ teams)

• Double Elimination (No Come-Around)
• Main Draw: Best of 3 to 11, win by 2
• Consolation: 1 game to 15, win by 2
• Medal Matches: Best of 3 to 11, win by 2

Pro Events

• Qualifiers: Single Elimination (Best of 3 to 11, win by 2)
• Main Draw: Single Elimination (Best of 3 to 11, win by 2)
• Championship Sunday: Best of 5 for doubles, best of 3 for singles

These are the following winners of the 2025 Proton Australia Pickleball Open tournament in their respective categories:

Men’s Doubles

Gold: Tyson McGuffin and Gabriel Tardio

Silver: Quang Duong and CJ Klinger

Bronze: Collin Johns and Jay Devilliers

Women’s Doubles

Gold: Vivian Glozman and Lacy Schneemann

Silver: Allyce Jones and Tyra Black

Bronze: Jessie Irvine and Alix Truong

Mixed Doubles

Gold: Lacy Schneemann and Tyson McGuffin

Silver: Jessie Irvine and Gabriel Tardio

Bronze: Allyce Jones and Jay Devilliers

Women’s Singles

Gold: Kaitlyn Christian

Silver: Somer Dalla-Bona

Bronze: Andie Dikosavljevic

Men’s Singles

Gold: Gabriel Tardio

Silver: Tyson McGuffin

Bronze: Quang Duong