🏆 Balwin Padel Tour (1) — Official Results and Rankings
🏆 Balwin Padel Tour (1) — Official Results & Rankings
📅 Date: October 5, 2025
📍 Venue: Balwin Padel Waterfall City
💰 Prize Pool: R100,000
The first-ever Balwin Padel Tour served up a weekend of passion, precision, and pure padel brilliance. Players from across South Africa battled it out across six competitive divisions — setting the tone for what’s to come in the 2025/26 season.
This event marks the first of six tournaments that make up the Balwin Padel Tour, culminating in a spectacular Masters Final in May 2026, where the top-ranked players will compete for ultimate glory. 💚🎾
👑 Premier League (Men)
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Blakey-Milner | 1000 |
| 1 | Luan Krige | 1000 |
| 2 | Adam van Harte | 600 |
| 2 | Warren Kuhn | 600 |
| 3 | Richard Ashforth | 360 |
| 3 | Shaun Leagas | 360 |
| 3 | Aidan Carrazedo | 360 |
| 3 | Tremayne Mitchell | 360 |
| 4 | Hanns Spangenberg | 180 |
| 4 | Chevaan Davids | 180 |
| 4 | Yasser Assamo | 180 |
| 4 | Steven Loock | 180 |
| 4 | Juan-Louis van Antwerpen | 180 |
| 4 | Josh Deutschmann | 180 |
| 4 | Max Bendel | 180 |
| 4 | Mark Stillerman | 180 |
| 5 | Arek Michniewicz | 90 |
| 5 | Pirow | 90 |
| 5 | Charl van Heerden | 90 |
| 5 | Nikhil Joshi | 90 |
| 5 | Sebastian Brokmann | 90 |
| 5 | Joel van Rensburg | 90 |
| 5 | Zaidy Patel | 90 |
| 5 | Riyaadh Motani | 90 |
| 5 | Lino Ferreira | 90 |
| 5 | Nicolau Carmichael | 90 |
| 5 | Eras Labuschagne | 90 |
| 5 | Razeen H | 90 |
The Men’s Premier League brought an extraordinary level of play, with Jason Blakey-Milner and Luan Krige lifting the trophy after a weekend of world-class rallies and consistency.
💃 Premier League (Ladies)
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karyn Hambridge | 1000 |
| 1 | Zinel Parau | 1000 |
| 2 | Tamara Pieters | 600 |
| 2 | Simoné Roets | 600 |
| 3 | Anna Wysoczarska | 360 |
| 3 | Kim Peters | 360 |
| 3 | Caprice Ebersey | 360 |
| 3 | Casandra van der Berg | 360 |
| 4 | Julie Mansour | 180 |
| 4 | Michelle Fedder | 180 |
| 4 | Imaan Hassim | 180 |
| 4 | Khosi Stewart | 180 |
| 4 | Marlie van Vuuren | 180 |
| 4 | Liezel van Dyk | 180 |
| 4 | Clorinda Wessels | 180 |
| 4 | Ashleigh de Wet | 180 |
A fantastic display of skill and determination by South Africa’s top female players. Karyn Hambridge and Zinel Parau dominated from start to finish — setting the standard for the rest of the season.
💪 Advanced (Men)
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Brokmann | 1000 |
| 1 | Mark Stillerman | 1000 |
| 2 | Aston Alexander | 600 |
| 2 | Venancio Fernandes Pinto | 600 |
| 3 |
Nicolau Carmichael |
360 |
| 3 | Lino Ferreira | 360 |
| 4 | Pratham Berawala | 180 |
| 4 | Zeyad Pereira de Figueiredo | 180 |
Consistency, precision, and tactical brilliance defined the Advanced division — with Sebastian Brokmann and Mark Stillerman proving unstoppable on their way to victory.
💫 Mixed Doubles
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karyn Hambridge | 1000 |
| 1 | Shaun Leagas | 1000 |
| 2 | LJ Fick | 600 |
| 2 | Simoné Roets | 600 |
| 3 | Juan-Louis van Antwerpen | 360 |
| 3 | Khosi Stewart | 360 |
| 3 | Sebastian Brokmann | 360 |
| 3 | Ashleigh de Wet | 360 |
| 4 | Freda Potgieter | 180 |
| 4 | Jarryd Sauer | 180 |
| 4 | Casandra van der Berg | 180 |
| 4 | Josh van der Berg | 180 |
| 4 | Marlie van Vuuren | 180 |
| 4 | Thomas Taylor | 180 |
| 4 | Aidan Carrazedo | 180 |
| 4 | Imaan Hassim | 180 |
| 5 | Mark Stillerman | 90 |
| 5 | Mikayla Plitt | 90 |
| 5 | Wimpie van Wyk | 90 |
| 5 | Harn Huang | 90 |
Teamwork shone in this high-energy category — Karyn Hambridge and Shaun Leagas claimed gold, showcasing incredible chemistry and clutch play in the finals.
🔥 Intermediate (Men)
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Berger | 1000 |
| 1 | Duncan Horne | 1000 |
| 2 | Johan van der Westhuizen | 600 |
| 2 | André Vermaak | 600 |
| 3 | Jono Hayman | 360 |
| 3 | Daniel Schneider | 360 |
| 4 | Damian | 180 |
| 4 | JP | 180 |
The Intermediate division saw excellent depth and spirit — with Berger and Horne emerging as the pair to beat after a flawless run through the rounds.
🌱 Rookies (Men)
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John | 1000 |
| 1 | Kevin Chen | 1000 |
| 2 | Zaheer B | 600 |
| 2 | Zunaid Mahomed | 600 |
| 3 | Lancelord Jele | 360 |
| 3 | Amith Singh | 360 |
| 3 | Calvin Louw | 360 |
| 3 | Graeme Ortlieb | 360 |
An inspiring debut category featuring promising new talent. John and Kevin Chen claimed top honours, signaling the rise of a new generation in South African padel.
💬 Final Thoughts
The Balwin Padel Tour (1) marked the start of an exciting new chapter for South African padel — showcasing passion, precision, and power across every level.
💚 Nearly every winning pair featured a Balwin Padel player, underscoring the strength, depth, and community spirit driving the sport forward.
With six events and a Masters Final in May 2026, this is just the beginning of a thrilling journey across the country. The race for the next titles is already on! 🚀
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