The APP Sacramento Open has reached the semi-final stage, with quarter-final matches completed across all five pro brackets and the final four now confirmed in singles and doubles.
- Men’s singles semi-finals: Wazir vs Beasley, Kawka vs Boyer
- Women’s singles semi-finals: Sewing vs Mendez, Turkovic vs Warren
- Multiple quarter-finals across singles and doubles were decided in three games
Men’s singles: Wazir advances cleanly as others tested
The men’s singles quarter-finals produced a clear split between dominant wins and tighter matches.
Ammar Wazir progressed in straight games (11–0, 11–7), one of the most one-sided results of the round.
Patrick Kawka defeated Ryler DeHeart 11–9, 11–7, while Dusty Boyer came through a three-game match against Livornese (11–6, 6–11, 11–8).
Beasley also advanced after a straight-games win to complete the semi-final line-up.
Semi-finals:
- Wazir vs Beasley
- Kawka vs Boyer
Women’s singles: Sewing progresses without dropping a game
In women’s singles, Sofia Sewing advanced in straight games (11–2, 11–5), maintaining her consistency through the draw.
Elsewhere, both Mendez and Warren came through three-game matches, while Turkovic also required three games to secure her place in the semi-finals.
Semi-finals:
- Sewing vs Mendez
- Turkovic vs Warren
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Men’s doubles: multiple matches go the distance
The men’s doubles quarter-finals were among the closest of the round, with multiple matches decided in three games.
Munro/Livornese progressed after a 11–6, 6–11, 11–8 win, while the other semi-finalists also advanced after extended matches.
Semi-finals:
- Munro/Livornese vs Manthou/Yu
- Slutsky/Taylor vs Wazir/Tomassi
Women’s doubles: leading pairs advance in straight games
In women’s doubles, several quarter-finals were settled in straight games, including wins for Sewing/Fudge and Van Reek/Glozman.
Jardim/Hendry advanced after a closer match, including a 12–10 opening game.
Semi-finals:
- Sewing/Fudge vs Oshiro/Stewart
- Van Reek/Glozman vs Jardim/Hendry
Mixed doubles: balance between dominant and tight matches
The mixed doubles quarter-finals produced both controlled wins and closer contests.
Diamond/Sewing advanced in straight games (11–6, 11–8), while the remaining semi-finalists came through matches decided by narrower margins.
Semi-finals:
- Diamond/Sewing vs Maddox/Manthou
- Duong/Glozman vs Fudge/Livornese
Why it matters
With all five brackets now into the semi-final stage, the tournament moves into its decisive phase.
The quarter-finals have confirmed the field. The semi-finals will determine which players and pairings move into the finals across singles and doubles.
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Chris Beaumont
Founder and Editor-in-ChiefChris Beaumont is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of World Pickleball Magazine. Chris follows the global game closely, reporting on the latest news, developments, stories and tournaments from all five continents. He also hosts the World Pickleball Podcast, interviewing people at…
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