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Monday, September 30

Kraft/Cannon and Meeuwsen/De Groot crowned Queens & Kings of Miami Beach

In a thrilling Queen & King of the Court final in Miami Beach, Meeuwsen/De Groot claimed the Kings title, while Kraft/Cannon were crowned Queens. Both teams delivered outstanding performances, scoring the most points in a high-stakes finale.

For the American duo Kraft/Cannon, it was an especially sweet victory on home soil, cheered on by Team USA fans. Although Hildreth/Loreen dominated the first two rounds, Kraft/Cannon found their rhythm in the decisive third round, securing 15 points to take the win. The Brazilian/Czech team of Barbara/Štochlová took second, while Hildreth/Loreen, who fought through Friday’s qualifiers, earned bronze. Álvarez/Moreno finished fourth, with Whitmarsh/Newberry in fifth.

In the men's competition, Dutch and American players dominated the action. Dutchman Robert Meeuwsen, playing in his final tournament, ended his career on a high note. He and his teammate Yorick De Groot scored the most points in a nail-biting final round. A fitting way for Meeuwsen to wrap up his career! Hot on their heels were the American duo Smith/Webber, who stayed in contention for the win until the last minute, ultimately finishing second. The Dutch-American pair Sengers/Brewster also had a stellar tournament. After securing their spot in the main draw through Friday's qualifiers, they fought their way to a third-place finish in the final. Americans Schalk/Lucena took fourth, while England’s Bello brothers finished fifth.

With Queen & King of the Court Hamburg concluded, we now look forward to the next event. The next event is scheduled for December in Doha, Qatar.