Tama Shimabukuro earns double gold at PPA Asia Macao Open

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Tama Shimabukuro earns double gold at PPA Asia Macao Open
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Tama Shimabukuro and Armaan Bhatia each won two gold medals at the 2026 PPA Asia Macao Open held over the weekend. Shimabukuro captured the Men's Pro Singles title by defeating top seed Hong kit Wong 11-9, 11-9 without dropping a game. In Men's Pro Doubles, Shimabukuro teamed with Bhatia, overcoming top teams to secure the gold. The Women's Pro Singles title was claimed by Rika Fujiwara, who upset the top seed Yufei Long. The event featured international competitors, highlighting the PPA's global presence and upcoming events planned in Beijing and Wellington.

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  • Shimabukuro wins both Men's Pro Singles and Pro Doubles titles.
  • Bhatia also garners two golds, including in Mixed Pro Doubles.
  • Fujiwara upsets Yufei Long to win Women's Pro Singles.
  • PPA Asia Macao Open draws players from several countries.
  • Next PPA events are in Beijing and Wellington.
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Both Armaan Bhatia and Tama Shimabukuro took home dual golds at the 2026 Professional Pickleball Association Macao Open.

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