Mauro Garcia and Bobbi Oshiro Shine at APP Asia Qualifier in Japan

The APP Asia Qualifier in Japan saw impressive performances from Mauro Garcia and Bobbi Oshiro, who dominated in Singles and Doubles events. Garcia secured the Men's Pro Singles title, while Oshiro excelled in both Women's Pro Singles and Mixed Pro Doubles. The tournament featured unexpected upsets and thrilling matches, culminating in a successful outing for the athletes. As the APP International Tour prepares for the upcoming Penang Open, fans are eager to see what these rising stars will achieve next.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 16, 2026, 16:09 IST

Exciting Performances at APP Asia Qualifier

In Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, the APP Asia Qualifier showcased the talents of Spain's promising teenager Mauro Garcia and American player Bobbi Oshiro. This three-day event, organized in collaboration with Pickleball Japan, featured a traditional tournament format that included Singles on the first day, Gender Doubles on the second, and Mixed Doubles on the final day. The competition attracted top players from the APP circuit as well as local talents, leading to some expected outcomes and a few surprising twists.

In the Men's Pro Singles, the top contenders, Jake Bower and Mauro Garcia, easily advanced through a field primarily composed of Japanese competitors. Ultimately, it was Garcia who claimed the title, defeating 23-year-old Bower in straight sets, solidifying his status as one of the most promising young players on the Tour.

The Women's Pro Singles category saw a significant upset when Taiwan's Yu-Chieh Hsieh triumphed over Brooke Revuelta with a score of 9-3 in the semifinals. Bobbi Oshiro secured her spot in the final by defeating Australia's Nicola Schoeman. In a thrilling final, Oshiro bounced back after losing the first game against Hsieh to secure the victory and add another title to her growing collection.

Oshiro's successful weekend continued as she teamed up with Keven Wong in the Mixed Pro Doubles, where they clinched the gold medal by defeating the duo of David Bieger and Lauralei Singsank. Despite finishing second, Singsank celebrated a personal achievement by earning her first professional medal.

In the Men's Pro Doubles, professional players dominated the later rounds, overcoming strong challenges from local competitors. Keven Wong and Daniel Moore caused an upset by defeating the top seeds Will Wimbish and Roman Estareja in the semifinals, while Jake Bower and David Bieger eliminated Mauro Garcia and Santhosh Narayanan. Wong and Moore maintained their momentum in the final, delivering a strong performance to win the championship.

Brooke Revuelta rebounded from her Singles setback by teaming up with Nicola Schoeman in the Women's Pro Doubles, where they upset the top-seeded pair of Bobbi Oshiro and Fukunaga Hinano in the final. This victory marked a successful outing for Revuelta, who left Japan with medals in both Singles and Doubles.

With the medals awarded and rankings updated, the APP International Tour is set to move on to the APP Penang Open in Malaysia, scheduled to commence in two weeks.