The MFS Boston Pro Am, one of the longest-standing events on the SDA Pro Tour, brought a weekend of thrilling squash and rich tradition to the University Club of Boston. Organized by Chris Spahr and Charlie Humbar, the tournament honors the legacy of Lenny Bernheimer, a legend of the game who founded the event and ran it until his passing in 2024. The Leonard Bernheimer Cup, named in his honor, remains one of the most coveted trophies in professional doubles squash.

In addition to the professional draws, the event featured a highly popular pro-am competition, a hallmark of the tournament’s enduring appeal. With a history of intense competition and deep member engagement, the pro-am continues to be a highlight for participants and spectators alike.

The men’s $40,000 draw culminated in a long-awaited victory for James Stout and Scott Arnold, who defeated the newly formed team of Michael Ferreira and Cameron Pilley in the final. This marked Stout’s third career final and his first win in Boston, while Arnold notched his second title in four final appearances.

Top seeds Chris Callis and Colin West—who replaced an injured Sam Khalifa—were upset early, opening the door for other teams to shine. Rising stars Josh Hughes and Tor Christoffersen continued their climb toward becoming a top-four team. Christoffersen, now a dominant presence on the right wall, and Hughes defeated Bews and Henderson in four games to make their second semifinal of the season. However, they fell 3-1 to Ferreira and Pilley, who demonstrated their growing chemistry as a team.

Another standout performance came from Elroy Leong and Kyle Martino, who staged an impressive comeback from 2-0 down to defeat Ashley Davies and Wil Hagen in the quarterfinals. Hagen, new to the tour, showed remarkable court coverage but lacked the experience to close out key points. With immense potential, Hagen and Davies are a team to watch in the coming seasons.

Stout and Arnold’s victory in Boston was their first win of the season, solidifying their status as a formidable pairing on the tour.

The women’s $20,000 draw saw Kayley Leonard and Maria Elena Ubina claim their third title of the season, defeating top seeds Georgina Stoker and Lauren West in the final. Leonard’s fourth win at this event—the most of any female player—and Ubina’s third cemented their dominance this season.

The road to the title wasn’t without challenges. Leonard and Ubina survived a scare in the quarterfinals, coming back from 2-0 down to defeat Fernanda Rocha Maturi and Stephanie Hewitt. In the semifinals, they faced Katie Tutrone and Nikki Todd, who pushed them in two close games before Leonard and Ubina took control to close out the match.

On the other side of the draw, Stoker and West narrowly edged Suzie Pierrepont and Line Hansen in a back and fourht five-game semifinal. However, inconsistency plagued Stoker and West in the final, allowing Leonard and Ubina to remain steady and capitalize on key moments in a back-and-forth match.

This win not only ended Stoker’s three-tournament winning streak but also confirmed Leonard and Ubina as the dominant women’s team of the season. Their composure under pressure and ability to adapt to challenges make them the pair to beat moving forward.

The MFS Boston Pro Am once again delivered a memorable tournament, blending top-tier competition with a celebration of squash history. With the Leonard Bernheimer Cup at its heart, the event continues to honor the past while showcasing the future of the sport. Both the men’s and women’s draws highlighted the SDA’s atheltic talent and fierce rivalries, ensuring that the tournament remains a cornerstone of the professional doubles calendar.

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