Delray Beach, FL, is more than just a gorgeous escape that feels like summer year-round. Delray Beach has a lot to offer, including the Delray Beach Pickleball Open! The Delray Beach Pickleball Open is part of the APP Tour, featuring some of the biggest names in pickleball from around the globe. Whether you’re interested in competing yourself or you want to watch from the sidelines, learning about the 2023 event will prepare you for the 2024 tour stop.
Delray Pickleball Tournament Details
The Delray Beach pickleball tournament was held at the Delray Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center. The event featured stadium and grandstand courts in a limited spectator VIP stadium.
Pros received free stadium box seat access during each day of the event for themselves and a guest. Amateur players receive free ground passes for themselves and one guest only on the days they’re scheduled to compete. VIP stadium seating packages were sold during pro matches for the last four days of the event Ticket donations were encouraged! Proceeds from the Delray Beach Pickleball Open were donated to the APP Youth Foundation.
The event was designed to enable physical distancing between guests and players, with Covid-19 safety as a top priority, though this became less of a focus on 2023 as Covid numbers are dropping.
Location:
Delray Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center is located at 201 W. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, FL.
Dates:
May 10 – 14, 2023
Tournament Ball
Dura Fast 40
Requirements to Compete
The Delray Beach Pickleball Tournament was open to players ten years and older who are members of the USA Pickleball Association. This 5-day event includes many new age divisions with something for amateur players, pros, and senior pros alike.
Matches were determined by age groups and experience levels.
The APP Delray Beach Pickleball Tournament is a sanctioned event, so a USA Pickleball Membership was a requirement for all ages.
Notable Players
Players from 34 states and six countries attended the Delray Beach Pickleball Open to compete for a $30,000 prize.
John Cangelosilead the pack in Men’s Pro Singles. Women’s Pro Doubles was dominated by Christa Gecheva and Hurricane Tyra Black, which was no surprise. Christa Gecheva also teamed up with Nick Acevedo to compete in mixed doubles.
The men’s doubles game carried a lot of fierce competition. Big names like Martin Emmrich and Mike Forster returned to the APP Tour alongside Eden Lica and Brandon Hubschman.
The medal championship Sunday had the senior pros battling it out for the winning title. The final day of APP tour events is always the most exciting!
Delray Open 2024
The Delray Beach Pickleball Open is expected to return to the Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach Tennis Center in 2024, although the dates haven’t been released yet. Daily grounds passes have been free for the first two days of the event in 2022 and 2023, so keep your eyes peeled!
If you’d like to compete in the 2024 tournament, start perfecting your pickleball skills at a local pickleball club and become a USA Pickleball Association Member ASAP. Stay tuned for more information on upcoming events in the world of pickleball! If you’ve never competed before, search for smaller events in your area to prep for the Delray Beach APP Tour stop.
What are the dates for the 2022 Delray Beach Tournament?
Hi Larry,
The current dates for the Delray Beach Tournament are December 1st through December 4th, 2022. Here’s a link to the tournament flyer that includes a daily schedule.
https://www.pickleballtournaments.com/Tournaments/FL/2022_GDBC/schedule.pdf
Where do I go to pick a partner for mix doubles?
Hi Larry,
You can contact the Delray Beach Tennis Center for more information. While they host the event, they don’t always run the event. However, they’ll have the most up-to-date information on who to contact to answer your question. The Delray Beach Tennis Center can be reached at 561-243-7360/
looking for ticket information when it comes out?
Hi Henry,
You can find more information about tickets and registration at Pickleballtournaments.com Here’s a link to the Delray Beach events: https://www.pickleballtournaments.com/pbt_tlisting.pl?when=F&searchkeyword=delray+beach&selsanctioning=&openregonly=false