Bermuda Tops Group At Pickleball World Cup
The Pickleball Association of Bermuda [PAB] announced that Bermuda’s Open Team swept their group stage competition and posted the highest point differential among all 68 nations, earning the prestigious #1 seed for the knockout stage of the 2025 Pickleball World Cup.
A spokesperson said, “This accomplishment is a landmark achievement in Bermuda’s international competition history and reaffirms Bermuda’s status as a global and regional leader in competitive pickleball.
“This year’s Open division featured 68 countries divided into 17 groups of four, with the top two teams in each group progressing to the knockout rounds. For a nation of just 63,000, competing against countries with populations in the tens and hundreds of millions, Bermuda continues to make an outsized impact on the international stage, consistently defying expectations. Importantly, this marks the second consecutive year that Bermuda’s team has emerged from the group stage and into the knockout rounds of the World Cup—affirming the sustained growth, strength, and strategic direction of the PAB and the remarkable development of pickleball in Bermuda.
Tournament Scale and International Prestige
“This year’s Open division featured 68 countries divided into 17 groups of four, with the top two teams in each group progressing to the knockout rounds.
Group Stage Summary
“Bermuda’s Open Team led Group I against Bosnia-Herzegovina, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, emerging with a perfect 3-0 record and a tournament-best average point differential of 51.
2025 Pickleball World Cup – Open Division
Group I – Final Results
Match Results:
- Bermuda vs Saudi Arabia [6-0 win]
- Bermuda vs Egypt [6-0 win]
- Bermuda vs Bosnia-Herzegovina [5-1 win]
“As the top overall seed out of the 34 countries that qualified for the playoffs/knockout stage, Bermuda will face the winner of South Africa vs Egypt play-in match in the first knockout round.”
PAB Perspective and Team Leadership
“These group stage results demonstrate the relentless drive and belief that defines Bermuda’s pickleball culture,” said National Director Gavin Manders. “Our athletes proved, once again, that strategic preparation and unity can overcome challenges, whether facing regional rivals or world powers.”
National Coach Sasha Fisher reflected on the group stage: “As a competitor, I witnessed every player on our Open Team rise to the challenge with discipline, composure, and fierce competitive spirit. From the sidelines, their strong team support, willingness to adapt, and commitment to every request made coaching a true privilege and set the standard for how our elite teams perform.”
Reflecting on the World Cup’s scale and impact, Mr. Thomas added: “With a population of just 63,000, Bermuda stands toe-to-toe with countries hundreds and thousands of times larger. Our results in a truly global field proves our programs not only foster excellence at home but bring well-earned recognition abroad. Once again, Bermuda is punching well above its weight.”
Complete Match Results:
2025 Pickleball World Cup – Open Division
Group I – Final Results
Match Results:
- Bermuda vs Saudi Arabi [4-0 win]
- Bermuda vs Egypt [3-1 win]
- Bermuda vs Bosnia-Herzegovina [3-1 win]
Detail Game by Game Results
Vs Saudi Arabia [6-0 sweep]:
- Women’s Doubles: 15-1
- Men’s Doubles: 15-6
- Mixed Doubles 1: 15-5
- Mixed Doubles 2: 15-5
- Women’s Singles: 15-2
- Men’s Singles: 15-8
Vs Egypt [6-0 sweep]:
- Women’s Doubles: 15-8
- Men’s Doubles: 15-7
- Mixed Doubles 1: 15-8
- Mixed Doubles 2: 15-5
- Women’s Singles: 15-4
- Men’s Singles: 15-11
Vs Bosnia [5-1 win]:
- Women’s Doubles: 15-2
- Men’s Doubles: 15-3
- Mixed Doubles 1: 15-7
- Mixed Doubles 2: 15-4
- Women’s Singles: [L] 8-15
- Men’s Singles: 15-9
