Sunny skies, sandy beaches, and a Golden Ticket tournament – what more could you ask for? The APP Tour is back and better than ever as we venture to Orange County for the 2024 OWL APP Newport Beach Open.
The APP Tour - the world’s first and the world’s best pro and amateur pickleball tour - returns to one of California’s premier venues, the Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach, for five days of nonstop pickleball action. More than 1,800 pickleball players from around the world will hit the courts this week in Newport Beach featuring amateurs of all ages, pickleball’s elite pros, and the AARP Champions (50+) and Masters (60+) Divisions. Medals and prize money are up for grabs on national TV broadcasts on ESPN2.
The 2024 OWL APP Newport Beach Open is our third Major tournament of the year, bringing enhanced prize pools and tournament draws throughout the week. The event is also a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event, meaning gold medalists earn the right to secure their spot at the USAP National Championships in November.
As the APP heads to LA, we're bringing plenty of star power. Here are the top storylines heading into the 2024 OWL APP Newport Beach Open.
Formidable Fudge
Megan Fudge returns to action fresh off two gold medals in New York City, plus winning the women's division of the inaugural APP NYC Pro Shuffle. The Belleair, Florida resident will be the top seed in women's singles, reunites with gold medal-winning women's doubles partner Jill Braverman, and joins forces with Jack Munro in mixed doubles.
Jack Attack
Jack Munro had a breakout performance at the 2024 Zimmer Biomet APP New York City Open, winning his first career APP Tour gold medal in men's doubles and taking home the men's division overall title in the APP NYC Pro Shuffle. The 20-year old from Austin, Texas pairs up with Megan Fudge as the #2 seeds in mixed pro doubles, and will play alongside Andre Mick as the #2 seeds in men's doubles.
Everybody Loves Chris
Chris Haworth took home his third men's pro singles gold medal of the 2024 season in New York City, and has his eye set on number four as the top men's singles seed in Newport Beach. The Oklahoma City native will also team up with Jack Foster in men's doubles and Jenna Hessert in mixed doubles.
You Go, Yana!
Yana Newell took home her first APP Tour gold medal of 2024 in New York City, winning women's pro doubles alongside Megan Fudge. Newell pairs up with Brendon Long in mixed doubles and Emily Cederquist in women's doubles in Newport Beach.
Second to Nunnery
Rob Nunnery has the top seed in two pro events in Newport Beach. He'll team up with Susannah Barr in mixed pro doubles, and with Erik Pailet, fresh off of a silver medal in New York City, in men's doubles.
Raising the Barr
Susannah Barr has five total APP Tour medals thus far in 2024, including winning two bronzes in New York City. The Boise, Idaho native was recently featured on the APP's "Off the Court" video series, were she shared her love for biking, New York City, and trying new experiences.
Return of the Queen
Simone Jardim returns to Newport Beach, where she earned women's pro doubles gold in 2023. Jardim and Allison Harris also return as the number one seeds in women's pro doubles in Newport Beach.
Cool as Castillo
Judit Castillo has two gold medals thus far in 2024, with eyes set on more in Newport Beach. The Spain native is the No. 2 seed in women's pro singles, and pairs up with recent gold medalist Mario Barrientos in mixed pro doubles.
Will the Thrill
Will Howells leads all men's APP Tour pros with eight total medals in 2024, including three golds. The former Notre Dame tennis standout plays with Bobbi Oshiro in mixed doubles and Patrick Kawka in men's doubles.
The Kids are Alright
2024 APP Next Gen U.S. National Team members Riley Bohnert, Jayden Broderick, Alia Brown, Jack Foster, Spencer Lanier, Richard Livornese Jr., Lauren Mercado, Jack Munro and Brooke Revuelta all return to action in Newport Beach.
Don’t Miss the Action
Live coverage from the 2024 OWL APP Newport Beach Open begins Friday, July 5 from 3 to 9 pm ET on ESPN+, and continues Saturday, July 6 from 4 to 8 pm ET on ESPN+ and 9 to 11 pm ET on ESPN2. Championship Sunday coverage on July 7 begins at 2 pm ET on ESPN2 and continues at 4 pm ET on ESPN+. Dominic Catalano, Dorian Craft, Chad Edwards and A.J. McCord will all be on the call. Fans can stay posted on all the action by following the APP’s social media pages: @OfficialAPPTour on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads and APP Tour on Facebook.
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Venue:
The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach
11 Clubhouse Dr.
Newport Beach, CA
Broadcast Info (all times Eastern):
Friday, July 5 | 3 - 9 pm |ESPN+
Saturday, July 6 | 4 - 8 pm | ESPN+
Saturday, July 6 | 9 - 11 pm | ESPN2
Sunday, July 7 | 2 - 4 pm | ESPN2
Sunday, July 7 | 4 - 6 pm | ESPN+
Event Schedule and brackets can be found here.
