Roos Van Reek Dominates Penang Open with Historic Triple Crown!

History was made at the APP Asia Tour Penang Open 2026, where Australia's Roos Van Reek delivered a performance fans won't soon forget. The Australian sensation swept to a remarkable Triple Crown, winning three gold medals and cementing herself as the tournament's biggest star.

Vietnam's Quang Duong also dazzled with an outstanding campaign, falling just one title short of matching the historic achievement as Asian pickleball continued its impressive rise. The competition was held last week at Pickle By The Sea in Penang, Malaysia, with championship weekend played from 25 to 26 July 2026.

Key Takeaways from the Penang Open:

• Roos Van Reek claimed a historic Triple Crown at the Penang Open 2026, winning Women's Singles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
• Van Reek demonstrated grit, coming from a set down in the Mixed Doubles final to secure her third gold.
• Quang Duong showcased brilliant form, securing gold in both Men's Singles and Men's Doubles.
• Duong narrowly missed his own Triple Crown bid, falling in a hard-fought Mixed Doubles final.

Roos Van Reek's Unstoppable Reign: A Triple Crown Triumph

Roos Van Reek didn't just win; she conquered. The Australian sensation began her golden quest in the Women's Singles final, facing a formidable challenge from Taiwan's Yu-Chieh Hsieh. After dropping the second set, Van Reek rallied fiercely, sealing the title with an 11-6, 4-11, 11-5 victory.

Her momentum continued into the Women's Doubles alongside partner Vivian Glozmann. The duo was simply untouchable, dispatching Shelby Bates and Domenika Turkovic in a dominant 11-2, 11-4 performance to claim their second gold.

The stage was set for history in the Mixed Doubles final. Partnering with Jack Munro, Van Reek faced the powerful pair of Quang Duong and Amanda Hendry. After losing the opening set, the Australian-Canadian tandem roared back, asserting complete control in the subsequent sets to complete Van Reek's extraordinary Triple Crown.

Quang Duong's Dominance Falls Short: A Silver Lining Performance

While the Triple Crown belonged to Van Reek, Vietnam's Quang Duong still delivered a tournament for the ages. Duong ignited his campaign with a commanding performance in the Men's Singles final, besting China's Phoenix He 11-3, 11-5 to secure his first gold.

He quickly followed this up with another triumph in Men's Doubles. Teaming with Harsh Mehta, they dismantled Aidan Schenk and Jack Munro with a convincing 11-4, 11-3 victory, adding a second gold to his impressive haul.

Duong seemed on track for his own Triple Crown when he and partner Amanda Hendry took the first set in the Mixed Doubles final against Van Reek and Munro. However, the tide turned, and despite a valiant effort, they couldn't stem the comeback. Though the Triple Crown eluded him, Duong's two gold medals and a silver firmly established him as a premier talent on the APP Asia Tour.