The biggest week of the Australian pickleball season arrived in Brisbane from October 13-18, as the Queensland Tennis Centre hosted PPA 1500 Brisbane. Six days of competition and the deepest draw Australia has ever hosted made it a tournament to remember.

For JOOLA, it was a week to celebrate, highlighted by Andie Dikosavljevic’s win in front of her hometown crowd, along with deep runs from several other athletes across the draws. Here’s how JOOLA athletes performed at the Walker Australia Pickleball Cup.

GOLD: Andie Dikosavljevic (JOOLA) – Pro Women’s Singles

Andie Dikosavljevic claimed the Pro Women’s Singles title at the Walker Australia Pickleball Cup, defeating #4 seed Judit Castillo 11-6, 11-6 in the final. For the Brisbane local and former Auburn University tennis standout, it was a special homecoming win. The 1,500-point title adds another major result to her name and reinforces her place among the top professional players in Australia.

Other Notable Mentions: 

Women’s Singles – Quarterfinalist: Hannah Blatt (JOOLA)

Hannah Blatt advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s Singles draw, adding another strong JOOLA result in Brisbane.

Women’s Doubles – Quarterfinalists: Aiko Yoshitomi (JOOLA) & Sophia Nhi Huynh

Aiko Yoshitomi and Sophia Nhi Huynh advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s Doubles draw.

Mixed Doubles – Quarterfinalists: Aiko Yoshitomi (JOOLA) & Lucas Pascoe (JOOLA)
Aiko Yoshitomi also reached the Mixed Doubles quarterfinals alongside Lucas Pascoe, adding a second quarterfinal appearance to her week in Brisbane.

Men’s Doubles – Quarterfinalists: Tyson McGuffin (JOOLA) & Hunter Johnson

Tyson McGuffin and Hunter Johnson reached the quarterfinals of the Men’s Doubles draw.

Men's Doubles – Quarterfinalists: Lucas Pascoe (JOOLA) & Harrison Brown

Lucas Pascoe and Harrison Brown reached the quarterfinals of the Men’s Doubles draw, making it a busy week for Lucas, who also made a deep run in Mixed Doubles.

Photos courtesy of PPA Tour Australia.