Mari Humberg Wins Bronze at Punta Gorda

Mari Humberg, representing adidas, delivered one of the standout performances of the weekend by securing the bronze medal in Women’s Doubles at the Punta Gorda PPA Challenger. It marks her first podium finish of the season and reflects her growing impact on the professional pickleball circuit.

A Strong Run in Punta Gorda

In a competitive Women’s Doubles field, Humberg showed consistency, anticipation, and clean execution throughout the event. She earned multiple straight-set wins and maintained a strong first-volley success rate, which proved essential on the fast courts in Punta Gorda.

Her semifinal performance highlighted some of her most solid numbers to date, including efficient net transitions and more than 60% conversion on high-pressure points across the final rounds.

A Podium That Shows Her Progress

Since joining the PPA Challenger circuit, Humberg has been steadily improving, and her performance in Punta Gorda demonstrated several key strengths:

• Higher rally consistency, especially during long cross-court exchanges

• Reliable net presence, winning a high percentage of first-volley contacts

• Improved defensive resets, enabling recoveries from pressured positions

This bronze medal confirms her upward trajectory and reinforces her status as a steady competitor at the start of the 2025 season.

Looking Ahead: The Carvana PPA Masters

Next on the 2025 calendar is one of January’s most important tournaments: the Carvana PPA Masters, beginning January 12. The event will feature strong representation from adidas, including:

• CJ Klinger

• Jaume Martinez Vich

• James Delgado

• Rafa Hewett

• John Cincola

• Mari Humberg

All six players will enter highly competitive singles and doubles draws, making this a significant early-season test with valuable ranking points at stake.

A Confident Start to the Season

Mari Humberg’s bronze medal at the Punta Gorda PPA Challenger sets a positive tone for the months ahead. Representing adidas and followed closely through All For Padel, she continues to strengthen her position as a competitive and reliable presence on the PPA Tour.