The rooftop of One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya came alive from July 16–20 as the WPC Asia Pickleball Grand Slammade its spectacular debut. With more than 1,500 players from over 20 countries, the event marked a new milestone for pickleball in Malaysia and across Asia.
Backed by CelcomDigi and powered by Pickleball Global’s international ranking system, the five-day tournament dished out a whopping RM120,000 in prize money, featuring high-energy singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories across youth, adult, and senior brackets.
Champions Shine Under the Malaysian Sky
From day one, competition was fierce. The courts witnessed thrilling rallies, clutch comebacks, and incredible displays of skill.
- Ryan Lam took home double gold in both Men’s Doubles 19+ Open and Mixed Doubles 19+ Open.
- His partner Isha Lakhani matched that feat — adding wins in Mixed Doubles 35+ Open (with Mohd Faizal Othman) and Women’s Doubles 19+ Open (with Mihae Kwon).
- Carlos Rubio was another standout, clinching gold in Men’s Singles 35+ Open and Men’s Doubles 35+ Openwith Muhammad Ashaari Zainal Abidin.
- Sonu Kumar Vishwakarma dominated the Men’s Singles 19+ Open, while Mihika Yadav crushed the Women’s Singles 19+ Open bracket.
Veteran duos like William Chang and Loke Fu Foo showcased experience and finesse, sealing gold in Men’s Doubles 60+ Elite. From first-timers to legends, every court had a story — and every point pushed the game further in Asia.
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 medals and match points, the WPC Asia Grand Slam represented something bigger — a global stage for Asian pickleball.
The event featured:
- Interactive brand booths and exhibition games for fans
- Recreational courts for new players to try the sport
- Cross-country camaraderie that brought together players from Malaysia, India, Korea, Japan, Thailand, and beyond
Tournament organizers called it a “breakthrough moment” for the region — proof that Asia’s pickleball community is not just growing, but thriving.
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 isn’t just rising — it has arrived.
Congratulations to All the Winners!
Below is the complete list of division winners and top performers across all categories:
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
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