Draw Reveal: Selkirk Kansas City Open presented by Stratusphere Gin

The Selkirk Kansas City Open presented by Stratusphere Gin is kicking off on August 7th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the excitement!

As players gear up for intense battles on the court, we invite you to join in the thrill and share your result predictions on social media. To tune into all the action, see the full broadcast schedule and visit PPA TV on Youtube. Tournament results, updates, and pickleball news are made in real time via the PPA Tour Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts, so follow us there to stay in the loop!

Womens Doubles

• Defending medalists: Parenteau/Waters, Bright/Dizon, Jade Kawamoto/Koop
• Jackie Kawamoto/Kovalova (4) – tournament #3 for them, reached quarters and semis in first two. 
• Bouchard/Sleeth (19) vs. Christian/Emmrich (15) in round 1 is a big battle of tennis backgrounds. 
• Irvine and Koop (8) – oops, were getting reps for MLP but Koop was traded to Columbus. 
• WATCH OUT FOR: Dizon/Wright (2) – is this the week they return to Sunday?

Mens Doubles

• Defending medalists: B. Johns/Wright (C. Johns was injured), Frazier/Johnson, Ignatowich/McGuffin
• Frazier and Johnson take over the top seed and have won 4 of the last 5 tourneys. 
• Johns brothers (2) have not won since April and lost multiple MLP matches since San Clemente.
• Daescu back from suspension, playing with Matt Wright (5) – they won Austin in March. 
• WATCH OUT FOR: Patriquin/Alshon (6) – Big H keeps getting to Sunday. Can he get there in 3 consecutive tournaments with 3 different partners?  

Mixed Doubles

• Defending medalists: Waters/Johns, Irvine/Newman, Jade Kawamoto/Rettenmaier
• Talented duo Alshon and Etta Wright (6) are in the ALW/Ben Johns quarter. 
• Hustlin’ partners Sock and Jansen (10) will be a tough out. 
• Field is so deep – H. Johnson and Todd are a highly skilled 25 seed. 
• WATCH OUT FOR: Parenteau/Staksrud (4) – 1^st tourney together and so much potential. 

Womens Singles

• Defending medalists: Waters, Parenteau, Johnson
• Is this the week top seeded Parenteau grabs her first title of 2024?
• Jorja Johnson (8) is playing inspired pickleball – could a deep singles run be next?
• 2024 Champions Buckner (3) and Castillo (6) could meet in the quarters. 
• WATCH OUT FOR: Lea Jansen (2), unretired and winning titles this year, could garner local fan support in her coach Mike Wolf’s backyard.

Mens Singles

• Defending medalists: Johns, McGuffin, Staksrud
• Staksrud (1) is an astounding 5,400 points ahead of Ben Johns in the 2024 race to the Finals.
• “Hometown” hero and noted Chiefs fan Jack Sock (7) will be putting on a show in a quest for gold. 
• Gabe vs. Gabe possible in round 2 – Joseph (11) vs. Tardio (22)
• WATCH OUT FOR: Chris Haworth (9) – beat Staksrud for gold at the last Carvana PPA Tour stop in San Clemente.