The APP Sacramento Open has reached the semi-final stage, with quarter-final matches completed across all five pro brackets and the final four now confirmed in singles and doubles.
- Men’s singles semi-finals: Wazir vs Beasley, Kawka vs Boyer
- Women’s singles semi-finals: Sewing vs Mendez, Turkovic vs Warren
- Multiple quarter-finals across singles and doubles were decided in three games
Men’s singles: Wazir advances cleanly as others tested
The men’s singles quarter-finals produced a clear split between dominant wins and tighter matches.
Ammar Wazir progressed in straight games (11–0, 11–7), one of the most one-sided results of the round.
Patrick Kawka defeated Ryler DeHeart 11–9, 11–7, while Dusty Boyer came through a three-game match against Livornese (11–6, 6–11, 11–8).
Beasley also advanced after a straight-games win to complete the semi-final line-up.
Semi-finals:
- Wazir vs Beasley
- Kawka vs Boyer
Women’s singles: Sewing progresses without dropping a game
In women’s singles, Sofia Sewing advanced in straight games (11–2, 11–5), maintaining her consistency through the draw.
Elsewhere, both Mendez and Warren came through three-game matches, while Turkovic also required three games to secure her place in the semi-finals.
Semi-finals:
- Sewing vs Mendez
- Turkovic vs Warren
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Men’s doubles: multiple matches go the distance
The men’s doubles quarter-finals were among the closest of the round, with multiple matches decided in three games.
Munro/Livornese progressed after a 11–6, 6–11, 11–8 win, while the other semi-finalists also advanced after extended matches.
Semi-finals:
- Munro/Livornese vs Manthou/Yu
- Slutsky/Taylor vs Wazir/Tomassi
Women’s doubles: leading pairs advance in straight games
In women’s doubles, several quarter-finals were settled in straight games, including wins for Sewing/Fudge and Van Reek/Glozman.
Jardim/Hendry advanced after a closer match, including a 12–10 opening game.
Semi-finals:
- Sewing/Fudge vs Oshiro/Stewart
- Van Reek/Glozman vs Jardim/Hendry
Mixed doubles: balance between dominant and tight matches
The mixed doubles quarter-finals produced both controlled wins and closer contests.
Diamond/Sewing advanced in straight games (11–6, 11–8), while the remaining semi-finalists came through matches decided by narrower margins.
Semi-finals:
- Diamond/Sewing vs Maddox/Manthou
- Duong/Glozman vs Fudge/Livornese
Why it matters
With all five brackets now into the semi-final stage, the tournament moves into its decisive phase.
The quarter-finals have confirmed the field. The semi-finals will determine which players and pairings move into the finals across singles and doubles.
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