The LocalWorld Open, presented by Northwestern Mutual and The Calvert Family, wrapped up the women’s 2024/25 season with a memorable edition hosted by the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles. With a $20,000 purse on the line, the event drew strong performances from a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talent. In the end, it was Meredeth Quick and Suzie Pierrepont who lifted the trophy, earning a hard-fought title at their third attempt. The pair previously reached the final in 2015 and 2016, falling both times to Nikki Todd, who was partnered with Amanda Sobhy and then Sabrina Sobhy.
The victory marked Pierrepont’s fourth win in Los Angeles and a first for Quick, a milestone for both players, especially given their history. It was also the first time they had played together since Pierrepont suffered an ACL rupture at the Heights Casino Open, forcing her to retire mid-match.
In the semifinals, Quick and Pierrepont faced a spirited challenge from the up-and-coming duo Ineta Hopton and Audrey Berling. Hopton and Berling took a 14-12 lead in the first game but failed to convert. Despite a competitive second, a slow start in the third saw the veterans close out the match in three. Hopton and Berling had earlier battled through a five-game thriller against Vancouver newcomers Dileas MacGowan and Lindsay Seginson, narrowly advancing to the semis. Both young players showed they belong at this level, with their height and clean ball striking marking them as future contenders.
Another promising new team emerged in Laila Sedky of Seattle and Karina Tyma, who made an impression in their tour debut. They edged past Rachel Mashek and Danielle Benstock in a tight five-game first-round match, jumping out to a 2-0 lead before being pulled back and ultimately closing it out. In their semifinal, Sedky and Tyma gave top seeds Katie Tutrone and Jess Davis a scare, with both teams displaying superb movement and shot variety.
The final lived up to expectations, delivering a closely contested battle. Pierrepont and Quick took the first game before Tutrone and Davis rebounded, winning the second and edging ahead. The momentum shifted again in the third as the match turned into a physical cross-court exchange between Quick and Davis. Quick’s steadiness under pressure paid off, forcing a string of errors from Davis and ultimately sealing the win with a signature backhand reverse.
The LocalWorld Open once again delivered on its reputation for quality squash and compelling storylines, bringing the women’s season to a fitting close.