Pickleball's APP Tour "2026 AARP Open" was held and concluded March 26-29, 2026, at Seattle's Sideout Tsunami Pickleball Center. In the pro division, Casey Diamond achieved two titles in men's doubles and mixed doubles. In the 50+ senior division (AARP Champions), Lee Whitwell took two titles, and in men's singles, Max Green won his first APP Tour title -- making it a tournament full of talking points.
Detailed Results of Each Division
Pro Men's Doubles
Winners: Casey Diamond / Aidan Schenk
In the final they crushed the Andre Mick / Elliott Schupp pair 11-1, 11-8. Casey Diamond also won mixed doubles that day, achieving the feat of two titles in one day.
Pro Men's Singles (the biggest highlight of this tournament!)
Winner: Max Green
He faced Ronan Camron in the final and won his first title after a close 13-11, 7-11, 11-9. He made the memorable moment of his first APP Tour title real on a Seattle court. His mental strength in winning a tense, back-and-forth battle even at a game count of 1-1 also shone.
Pro Women's Singles
Winner: Katerina Stewart
She overwhelmed Bobbi Oshiro 11-0, 11-6. She stood at the top with an untroubled performance.
Pro Women's Doubles
Winners: Megan Fudge / Sofia Sewing
They won their first title as a new pairing with a score of 11-1, 11-5. Hopes are high for their future performances.
Pro Mixed Doubles
Winners: Casey Diamond / Vivian Glozman
A convincing win with a score of 11-2. With this, Diamond achieved two titles at this tournament.
AARP Champions (50+ Senior Division)
Lee Whitwell achieves two titles in women's singles + women's doubles
Even amid a strong field in the senior division, Whitwell showed overwhelming strength.
What Is the APP Tour? -- The Other Major Tour Alongside the PPA
The APP (Association of Pickleball Players) Tour is one of North American pickleball's two major pro tours, alongside the PPA (Professional Pickleball Association) Tour. Its defining feature is more open eligibility, with a wide range of players from amateurs to pros taking part. There are many prize-money tournaments too, and it also plays a gateway role for young players aiming to go pro.
This July, aPPA Tourtournament is set to be held in Japan too. Related article:The PPA ASIA 500 Sansan TOKYO OPEN 2026 Lands in Japan for the First Time!
FAQ
Q. What's the difference between the APP Tour and the PPA Tour?
A. Whereas the PPA has many pro-only, invitation-based tournaments, the APP centers on open-type tournaments that amateurs can easily enter too. Both feature high-level pro players.
Q. What kind of player is Casey Diamond?
A. He's a top APP Tour pro active mainly in North America. He has strengths in doubles and mixed doubles, and showed steady skill at this tournament too.
Q. Are there large-scale tournaments like the APP/PPA in Japan?
A. 2026年7月にPPA ASIA 500 Sansan TOKYO OPENが東京・立川で初開催されます。約750人規模の日本初の国際大会として注目されています。
