Double Gold Victory: Sewing and Munro Dominate APP AARP Open Tournament
Tournament Overview and Background
The prestigious APP AARP Open, hosted at The Fort, witnessed exceptional performances this weekend, with Sofia Sewing and Jack Munro each securing impressive double gold victories. This marked the third tournament of 2025 at The Fort, which has become the established home court of the APP Tour, despite some weather-related challenges that threatened to impact the event.
Jack Munro’s Remarkable Double Gold Performance
Jack Munro demonstrated exceptional skill and versatility by claiming gold in both mixed and men’s doubles events. In the mixed doubles category, Munro partnered with Megan Fudge to secure their fourth title of the year. The final match against Will Howells and Bobbi Oshiro proved to be an intense battle, with Munro and Fudge ultimately prevailing 11-7, 3-11, 11-9 in a thrilling three-game contest.
In men’s doubles, Munro’s partnership with Will Howells proved unstoppable. The duo maintained an unblemished record throughout the tournament, winning all their games across five matches. Their championship match against Ryler DeHeart and Kyle Koszuta resulted in a commanding 11-9, 11-5 victory, marking their sixth title together in 2025.
Sofia Sewing’s Dominant Performance
Sofia Sewing continued her remarkable 2025 campaign by securing gold medals in both singles and women’s doubles events. Her singles performance has been particularly noteworthy, with this victory marking her seventh gold medal of the year on the APP Tour, with only two losses throughout the season.
The singles semifinals showcased Sewing’s resilience, especially against qualifier Seone Mendez. Despite falling behind 11-4 in the first game, Sewing mounted an impressive comeback to win 16-14, followed by a 15-10 victory in the second game. In the finals, she overcame Bobbi Oshiro in a competitive match, securing the gold with a decisive 15-6 win in the third game.
In women’s doubles, Sewing partnered with Shelby Bates to defeat Allison Harris and Christine Maddox, marking their second gold medal together this year on the tour.
Ammar Wazir’s Singles Success
The men’s singles competition saw Ammar Wazir continue his impressive streak, securing his third consecutive gold medal. His final match against Dusty Boyer was particularly memorable, featuring scores of 14-16, 17-15, and a dominant 15-4 finish in the deciding game. This victory marked Wazir’s second triumph over Boyer in recent tournaments.
Complete Tournament Results
Women’s Singles
- Gold: Sofia Sewing
- Silver: Bobbi Oshiro
- Bronze: Seone Mendez
Men’s Singles
- Gold: Ammar Wazir
- Silver: Dusty Boyer
- Bronze: John Cangelosi
Mixed Doubles
- Gold: Megan Fudge/Jack Munro
- Silver: Bobbi Oshiro/Will Howells
- Bronze: Sofia Sewing/Casey Diamond
Women’s Doubles
- Gold: Shelby Bates/Sofia Sewing
- Silver: Allison Harris/Christine Maddox
- Bronze: Amanda Hendry/Megan Fudge
Men’s Doubles
- Gold: Jack Munro/Will Howells
- Silver: Ryler DeHeart/Kyle Koszuta
- Bronze: Tanner Tomassi/Richard Livornese Jr.
Understanding the Significance for New Pickleball Fans
For those new to pickleball, this tournament represents one of the major professional events on the APP Tour calendar. The double gold achievements by both Sewing and Munro demonstrate the exceptional skill level required to compete successfully in multiple events. These victories not only highlight their versatility but also their physical endurance and mental fortitude, as players must maintain focus and performance levels across different playing styles and partners throughout the tournament.
