Sofia Sewing Makes History with Triple Crown at APP Sacramento Open 2026

Sofia Sewing has once again proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of pickleball, securing a remarkable triple crown at the APP Sacramento Open 2026. The tournament, which took place in California, was the Association of Pickleball Players' (APP) second domestic event of the season and raised nearly $40,000 for Shriners Children’s, a testament to the sport's growing popularity and commitment to giving back to the community.

The APP Sacramento Open introduced a new one-day Pro Invitational format, bringing together 24 of the top players on tour. The event featured a round robin format, where the top 12 men and women were paired into six doubles teams, competing before advancing to knockout rounds. On the men's side, Jack Munro and Richard Livornese took home the title, defeating Max Manthou and Aidan Schenk in the final. Meanwhile, in the women's draw, Sofia Sewing and Megan Fudge emerged victorious, beating Jill Braverman and Emilia Schmidt to claim the top spot.

The men's singles competition saw a strong field, with most top seeds progressing to the latter stages. However, fifth seed Patrick Kawka produced one of the key upsets, defeating fourth seed DeHeart in the quarterfinals before overcoming top seed Camron to reach the final. Ammar Wazir, who returned to form after missing a significant part of the 2025 season, edged a tightly contested final, winning in straight games 9 and 7 to secure his first gold medal since October 2025.

The women's singles draw saw several surprises, with Roos van Reek registering early upsets over Pretorius and Huynh before losing to top seed Sewing in the quarterfinals. Fourteenth seed Emilia Schmidt also impressed, beating third seed Oshiro before exiting at the same stage. Another major upset came when second seed Kat Stewart, who had previously dominated Sewing in singles, was knocked out in the quarterfinals by Seone Mendez. The result opened up the draw heading into the medal rounds, setting the stage for Sewing's historic triple crown run.

In the final, Sewing faced Mendez in a closely fought contest. The top seed held her nerve in a deciding third game, edging it 12-10 to secure the gold medal and complete her triple crown run at the event. Domenika Turkovic claimed the bronze, highlighting the depth and unpredictability of the APP Tour. The Sacramento Open marked another step forward for the APP Tour as it continues to expand its competitive structure and global profile, with emerging players challenging established names across categories.

Sewing's consistent performances across formats underlined her position among the leading players on the circuit. Her ability to adapt and thrive in different environments is a testament to her skill and dedication to the sport. As the APP Tour continues to grow and attract new fans, players like Sewing will be at the forefront, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in pickleball and inspiring the next generation of players.