The rooftop of One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya was electric from July 16–20 as Malaysia hosted the inaugural WPC Asia Pickleball Grand Slam. With more than 1,500 players expected to represent over 20 countries, the event marked Malaysia's largest international pickleball tournament to date.
Backed by CelcomDigi and integrated with Pickleball Global's international ranking system, the Grand Slam dished out RM 120,000 in prize money. Events ran across five jam-packed days and included singles, doubles, and mixed doubles brackets for youth, adult, and senior players.
Champions Rise Across the Draws
Across dozens of divisions and age groups, a constellation of champions rose to the occasion. Ryan Lam clinched gold in both the Men's Doubles 19+ Open and Mixed Doubles 19+ Open. His Mixed partner, Isha Lakhani, also doubled up with a title in Mixed Doubles 35+ Open alongside Mohd Faizal Othman, and in Women’s Doubles 19+ Open with Korea’s Mihae Kwon.
Carlos Rubio left a lasting impression, securing gold in Men’s Singles 35+ Open and Men’s Doubles 35+ Open with Muhammad Ashaari Zainal Abidin. Meanwhile, Sonu Kumar Vishwakarma powered to victory in the hotly contested Men's Singles 19+ Open.
On the women’s side, Mihika Yadav dominated the Women’s Singles 19+ Open bracket, while Onsuk Kim showcased her class by winning gold in both Women’s Doubles 50+ Open with Pini Lee and Women’s Singles 60+ Open. Jas Almaguer and Yung-Hsin Tseng also delivered a flawless performance in the Women’s Doubles 19+ Open.
William Chang, president of the Perak Pickleball Association, and Loke Fu Foo impressed with a gold-medal finish in Men’s Doubles 60+ Elite, showcasing veteran skill and chemistry.
From fresh faces to seasoned legends, the full slate of medalists underscored the expanding depth and talent driving Asia’s fast-growing pickleball scene.
The full list of winners is at the end of this article.
A Breakthrough at WPC Asia Grand Slam 2025 in Malaysia
Beyond the podium, the event symbolized the arrival of Asian pickleball on the world stage. Organizers emphasized community engagement, with brand booths and recreational pickleball games.
What’s Next
With the echoes of Petaling Jaya still fresh in the minds of players and fans, the WPC Asia Grand Slam has set a new benchmark for what the sport can achieve in the region. From record participation to thrilling finales, the tournament didn’t just showcase talent—it ignited a movement.
Next up, all eyes turn to Bali, Indonesia, where the WPC Championship 2025 is set for September. The tropical backdrop will host a fresh wave of competition, and if Malaysia is any indication, fans can expect another milestone moment.
Pickleball in Asia is no longer on the rise—it has arrived. The courts are louder, the players bolder, and the future brighter than ever.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Men’s Doubles 19+ Open
Winner: Ryan Lam & Zefeng Li
Runner Up: Colin Wong Wei Ming & Syed Uzair Sufi Syed Ibrahim
3rd Place: Carlos Rubio & Wasan Komonrattana
4th Place: Ritam Chawla & Sonu kumar Vishwakarma
Men’s Doubles 19+ Advance Plus
Winner: Mohd Shahmirzzy Kelvin Sembai & Muhammad Ashaari Zainal Abidin
Runner Up: Scott Lim & Ci Long Gee
3rd Place: Desmond Lim & Izzul Aizuddin
4th Place: Brandon Cheah & Leven Tee
Men’s Doubles 19+ Intermediate Plus
Winner: Eric Hoo & Meng Xiang Goh
Runner Up: Kok Seng Gan & Khai Jei Low
Men’s Doubles 35+ Open
Winner: Carlos Rubio & Muhammad Ashaari Zainal Abidin
Runner Up: Ralph Kevin Barte & Russell Jr Arcilla
3rd Place: Vaibhav Kale & Himanshu Dewaskar
4th Place: Torpoom Thongsinthop & Yodsapol Pisiviroj
Men’s Doubles 35+ Intermediate Plus
Winner: Ken Foo & Zechary Chee
Runner Up: Victor Teng Jia Rong & Alex Kah Hui Tiong
3rd Place: Ukay Cher & Clanton Thoo
4th Place: Edwin Koh & Kit Woo
Men’s Doubles 50+ Open
Winner: Edy Kurniawan & I Gusti Ngurah Alit Putra Hariwibawa
Runner Up: Jih Shian Yeo & Hari Mohan
3rd Place: Sachin Jain & Bhushan Akut
4th Place: Jerome Haw Hwong Yap & Danny Tan Tian Yaik
Men’s Doubles 60+ Elite
Winner: William Chang & Loke Fu Foo
Runner Up: Piyatat Surasawee & Roger Ho
3rd Place: Bhushan Akut & Jan Papi
4th Place: Chee Tiong Ng & Yee Kean Ha
Men’s Singles 19+ Open
Winner: Sonu Kumar Vishwakarma
Runner Up: Zefeng Li
3rd Place: Kuldip Mahajan
4th Place: Avinash Kumar
Men’s Singles 19+ Advance Plus
Winner: Shan Danial
Runner Up: Er Yang Khoo
3rd Place: Stefan Alex
4th Place: Frisandyo Fauzan
Men’s Singles 19+ Intermediate Plus
Winner: Leonard Ng
Runner Up: Eric Hoo
3rd Place: Boon Seng Vincent Ong
4th Place: Jun Hong Low
Men’s Singles 35+ Open
Winner: Carlos Rubio
Runner Up: 宗凱 李
3rd Place: Muhammad Ashaari Zainal Abidin
4th Place: Poom Sornbutnark
Men’s Singles 35+ Intermediate Plus
Winner: Zechary Chee
Runner Up: Calvin Leong
3rd Place: Jerry Foo
4th Place: Roy Tey
Men’s Singles 50+ Open
Winner: I Gusti Ngurah Alit Putra Hariwibawa
Runner Up: Edy Kurniawan
3rd Place: Bhushan Akut
4th Place: Taeweon Seo
Men’s Singles 60+ Elite
Winner: Christian Wind
Runner Up: Bhushan Akut
3rd Place: Clinton Lee
4th Place: Kian Kee Low
Mixed Doubles 19+ Open
Winner: Isha Lakhani & Ryan Lam
Runner Up: Ari Adelya & Rob Nunnery
3rd Place: Muhammad Aiman Hamdan & Neem Shamsuddin
4th Place: Angie Bong & Christian Didier Chin
Mixed Doubles 19+ Advance Plus
Winner: Mohd Shahmirzzy Kelvin Sembai & Sieu Ee Toi
Runner Up: Yung-Hsin Tseng & Chun Yu Liu
3rd Place: Izzul Aizuddin & Eugenia David
4th Place: Choon Sheng Lee & Kwan Wun Man
Mixed Doubles 19+ Intermediate Plus
Winner: Bryan Lee & Ween cian Kang
Runner Up: Ken Channey & Nesya Tan
3rd Place: Jann Ramses Sumalinog & Krisel Balane
4th Place: Jacey Voon & Hao Yuen Lu
Mixed Doubles 35+ Open
Winner: Mohd Faizal Othman & Isha Lakhani
Runner Up: Sieu Ee Toi & Razlan Rawi
3rd Place: 宗凱 李 & Hui Yu Lin
4th Place: Desak Bija & I Gusti Ngurah Alit Putra Hariwibawa
Mixed Doubles 35+ Intermediate Plus
Winner: Hui min Chau & Kim Wai Lee
Runner Up: Pak Chuu Chow & Yin Loo Lim
3rd Place: Ritchie Lee & Cheryl Sim
4th Place: Janell Tan & Roger Tan
Mixed Doubles 50+ Open
Winner: Pini Lee & Jih Shian Yeo
Runner Up: I Gusti Ngurah Alit Putra Hariwibawa & Pin Foo
3rd Place: Taeweon Seo & Onsuk Kim
4th Place: Edy Kurniawan & Maggie Ng
Mixed Doubles 60+ Elite
Winner: Haj Wilcox & Bhushan Akut
Runner Up: Roger Ho & Elaine Chaw Yin Yong
3rd Place: Theresa Walstra & I Nyoman Dirga
4th Place: Chris SN Law & Pei kong Ding
Women’s Doubles 19+ Open
Winner: Jas Almaguer & Yung-Hsin Tseng
Runner Up: Isha Lakhani & Mihae Kwon
3rd Place: Neem Shamsuddin & Pei-Yu Lai
4th Place: Jolie Lam & Karina Aditya Dwipayani
Women’s Doubles 19+ Advance Plus
Winner: Christine Vong & Jolie Lam
Runner Up: Sieu Ee Toi & Delia Arnold
3rd Place: Kwan Wun Man & Yung-Hsin Tseng
4th Place: Neem Shamsuddin & Joseline Ngu Tze Qin
Women’s Doubles 19+ Intermediate Plus
Winner: Lay cin Hoe & Cheryl Sim
Runner Up: Arianne Gajasan & Regine Monsod
3rd Place: Charmaine Lai & Jo Yee Duar
4th Place: Christine Loh & Andrea Ken
Women’s Doubles 35+ Open
Winner: Delia Arnold & Sieu Ee Toi
Runner Up: Thai thi Hong gam & Thao Ngoc Kieu
3rd Place: Napas Ngowabunpat & Yenjit Boonchan
4th Place: Swarin Ruby & Yaya Lima Miranda
Women’s Doubles 35+ Intermediate Plus
Winner: Arianne Gajasan & Regine Monsod
Runner Up: Len Umali & Odette Asperin
3rd Place: Aqsa Syazwannie & Badariah Zainal Abidin
4th Place: Cheryl Sim & Lay cin Hoe
Women’s Doubles 50+ Open
Winner: Onsuk Kim & Pini Lee
Runner Up: Haj Wilcox & Mei-Chuan Lin
3rd Place: ChiungWen Kuo & Pin Foo
4th Place: Oh Hyunju & Youngsoo Kim
Women’s Doubles 60+ Elite
Winner: Elaine Chaw Yin Yong & Haj Wilcox
Runner Up: Chris SN Law & Connie Lee
3rd Place: Saptuyah Ibrahim & Monaliza Ibrahim
4th Place: Chanphen Detchusananart & Sareerarat Porapakkham
Women’s Singles 19+ Open
Winner: Mihika Yadav
Runner Up: Mihae Kwon
3rd Place: Jas Almaguer
4th Place: Karina Aditya Dwipayani
Women’s Singles 19+ Advance Plus
Winner: Kwan Wun Man
Runner Up: Chiharu Hayashida
3rd Place: Krisel Balane
4th Place: Arianne Gajasan
Women’s Singles 35+ Open
Winner: Shraddha Damani
Runner Up: Haj Wilcox
3rd Place: Jarupat Buranastidporn
4th Place: Xiaohan Tay
Women’s Singles 50+ Open
Winner: Onsuk Kim
Runner Up: Mei-Chuan Lin
3rd Place: Haj Wilcox
4th Place: Tze Hoh
This historic event further highlights the rapid growth of pickleball in Asia, with major tournaments now taking place across the region. Explore upcoming pickleball tournaments.
