Last weekend in Asia featured two major professional pickleball events happening simultaneously, showcasing intense competition among top international players. The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) partnered with Vietnam’s D-Joy group to host the third leg of the 2026 tour, the Saigon Cup in Ho Chi Minh City. Meanwhile, the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Asia tour held a 1,000 point cup-level event in Malaysia called the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup. Both tournaments attracted premier talent, including stars who competed recently in the 2026 World Cup.

At the Saigon Cup, notable upsets and strong performances defined the men's and women's singles draws. Local favorite Phuc Huynh was surprisingly eliminated early, paving the way for Drake Palm to reach the men's final, where he was defeated by Ronan Camron who claimed his first APP international gold. On the women’s side, Vietnam’s Tranh Huynh captured her first APP International gold by besting the APP tour’s top-ranked Kat Stewart in a tight final. In doubles, top-seeded pairs faced fierce challenges, with Jack Munro and Richard Livornese Jr. securing the men's doubles title and Megan Fudge teaming with Vivian Glozman to win the women's doubles crown.

Across the region in Malaysia, the PPA Asia Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup saw emerging and established players vie for important ranking points. Teenage star Tama Shimabukuro dominated the men's singles, earning gold after strong wins over top competitors such as Noe Khlif and Hong Kit Wong. Kaitlyn Christian secured the women’s singles title, overcoming high-ranking opponents including Brooke Buckner in the final. In men’s doubles, Gabriel Tardio and Noe Khlif claimed the championship and reclaimed the No. 1 PPA men’s doubles ranking. On the women’s doubles side, Alix Truong and Jessie Irvine took the top prize, while the mixed doubles gold went to the duo of Tardio and Irvine, who won thrilling matches to sweep the event.

Both APP and PPA’s Asia events highlight the growing global reach and competitiveness of professional pickleball. Players are increasingly traveling internationally to earn points and medals on these emerging tours. With domestic APP and PPA stops scheduled next weekend in the U.S., as well as upcoming Major League Pickleball (MLP) events in Asia and Australia, the sport’s calendar remains busy and dynamic. For fans and followers, the international medal tracker and scheduling resources provide a clear view of player rankings and tour milestones across this rapidly evolving landscape.