The 2025 Bermuda PickleBall National Championships concluded at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium, with Gavin Manders dominating the Men's divisions by securing both the Singles and a key Doubles title, while Imani Phillips was crowned the Women's Singles Champion.
Gavin Manders confirmed his status as the island's top male player by winning the Men's Singles title in straight sets. He defeated Tom Mills with a convincing scoreline of 11-2, 11-6.
In the Women's Singles Final, Imani Phillips put on a dominant display to claim the championship. She swept aside Rachel Sawden in straight sets, winning 11-0, 11-6.
Manders completed his championship double by teaming up with Mical Russell to win the Men’s Doubles 4.5+ Open title. The pair faced a tight battle against Jamie Stowe and Jasper Thomas, needing a third-set decider after losing the opener. Manders and Russell ultimately prevailed 9-11, 12-10, 11-4.
In the Women’s Doubles competition, Patricia Mills and Melisa Judd were crowned the Women’s Doubles 4.0 Open champions. They secured the title with a straight-sets victory, defeating Courtney Fisher and Lily Hallett 11-3, 11-2.
The championships concluded a highly successful week for the sport, showcasing competitive action across all the top divisions. 2025 Bermuda PickleBall National Championships Finals
Women’s Singles Open 11 11 Imani Phillips defeated 00 06 Rachel Sawden
Mixed Doubles 4.5+ Open 11 11 Patricia Mills & Gavin Manders defeated 06 07 Lily Hallett & Jamie Stowe
Men’s Singles Open 11 11 Gavin Manders defeated 02 06 Tom Mills
Men’s Doubles 4.5+ Open 09 12 11 Gavin Manders & Mical Russell defeated 11 10 04 Jamie Stowe & Jasper Thomas
Women’s Doubles 4.0 Open 11 11 Patricia Mills & Melisa Judd defeated 03 02 Courtney Fisher & Lily Hallett
Men’s Doubles 4.0 08 11 11 Ryon Outerbridge & Jose Barroso defeated 11 07 07 Massimo Arzani & Greg Fitzgerald
Mixed Doubles 4.0
11 11 Rachel Sawden & Mical Russell defeated 07 05 Emma Simmons & Vincent Chaves
Women’s Singles (Age 50+) 08 11 11 Emma Simmons defeated 11 08 08 Wenda Roberts
Men’s Singles (Age 50+) 11 02 11 Massimo Arzani defeated 05 11 07 Vincent Chaves
Women’s Doubles 3.5 11 04 11 Leslie Jackson & Maclean Smith defeated 04 11 06 Naphisa Smith & Niamh Mac Namara
Women’s Doubles 3.0 50+ 06 11 1 Emma Simmons & Natalie Chaves defeated 11 05 05 Tracy Shott & Lisa Maule
Mixed Doubles 3.5 11 11 Tuck Bouwens & Marcel Bouwens defeated 02 06 Leslie Jackson & Greg Fitzgerald
Women’s Doubles 3.0 Open 11 11 Gabrielle Madeiros & Fiona Donaldson defeated 04 07 Amanda Stewart & Rachel Sawden
Mixed Doubles 3.0 50+ 11 11 Natalie Chaves & Doug Frith defeated 02 08 Tracy Shott & John Stephens
Mixed Doubles 3.0 Open
13 11 Gabrielle Madeiros & Peter Vicente defeated 11 06 Amanda Stewart & Owen Stewart
Men’s Doubles 3.0 Open 11 12 Xavier James & Owen Stewart defeated 02 10 Adam Barboza & Calum Bannerman
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