Andie Dikosavljevic Wins Triple Crown at PPA Melbourne

The Professional Pickleball Association Tour staged its fifth event of the 2026 season in Melbourne last weekend, drawing all of Australia’s resident pros who weren’t busy with MLP commitments.

While the men’s side saw Harrison Brown claim his second title of the weekend by edging out Sahil Dang, the women’s bracket was dominated by Andie Dikosavljevic, who beat Mihika Yadov and extended her Australian tally to nine victories out of fifteen events.

Men’s Pro Singles

Harrison Brown captured the men’s pro singles crown, securing his second win of the weekend after a close final against fellow Australian Sahil Dang.

The victory adds to Brown’s growing résumé on the PPA circuit, where he now boasts back‑to‑back titles in Melbourne and Wellington.

Women’s Pro Singles

Andie Dikosavljevic continued her reign on the Australian tour, dispatching Mihika Yadov to claim the women’s pro singles title.

With this latest win, Dikosavljevic now holds nine of the fifteen PPA Australia singles championships ever awarded, cementing her status as the standout female player.

Mixed Pro Doubles

Andie Dikosavljevic paired with Zachary Grabovic to win the mixed doubles event, a pairing that has earned the nickname “the most difficult doubles team to spell in the world.”

The win bolsters Dikosavljevic’s medal count and showcases Grabovic’s versatility across the mixed draw.

Men’s Pro Doubles

Harrison Brown and Lucas Pascoe repeated their PPA Wellington triumph, beating Mitchell Hargreaves and Zachary Grabovic in a rematch final.

Joey Farias earned a bronze medal, marking a notable return for the veteran who transitioned from early U.S. circuit success to the Australian scene.

Women’s Pro Doubles

Sarah Burr teamed with Andie Dikosavljevic to capture the women’s doubles gold, securing Burr’s second title in two months.

For Dikosavljevic, the win marks her second career women’s doubles crown, adding depth to an already impressive season.

Triple Crown Milestone

Andie Dikosavljevic’s sweep of singles, mixed doubles, and women’s doubles earned her a rare triple crown at the Melbourne stop.

This marks just the second triple crown in the history of the PPA Australian Tour, highlighting the breadth of her talent.

The latest medal counts have been uploaded to the online Medal Tracker, accessible via the “PPA Int’l” tab for a full archive of past winners.

Looking Ahead

The PPA Australia circuit will next convene in mid‑August for the Gold Coast Open, followed a week earlier by the Ho Chi Minh City Open on the PPA Asia tour.

Some players may double‑up, especially those whose MLP teams miss the playoffs, suggesting intense competition across both continents.

• Medal Tracker – real‑time results and historic data
• Master Pickleball Schedule – complete event calendar
• PPA Tour Official Site – tournament details and player info
• PickleballTournaments.com – event pages and live updates
• Original coverage on Forbes.com – additional insights and analysis

The Melbourne showcase not only delivered high‑level play but also set the stage for the remainder of the 2026 season, with several marquee events still on the horizon.