The Pickleball Vietnam Masters Petrolimex Cup 2025 officially kicked off at the D-Joy South Saigon complex in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25, 2025. The tournament is regarded as a landmark event, signaling a major step toward the professionalisation of the pickleball movement in Vietnam. Featuring over 1,000 domestic and international athletes, a 1,500-point DRP system, and a total prize pool of VND5 billion ($190,000), the Vietnam Masters Petrolimex Cup 2025 has been hailed as the 'first Grand Slam' of Vietnamese pickleball.

The tournament has demonstrated immense appeal with 1,000 registered athletes. This record-breaking turnout includes participants from various countries where the pickleball movement is well-established. Notably, the presence of international stars such as Megan Fudge (a top-ranked American female player and multi-time champion on the PPA and APP Tours) and Jack Munro (an Australian male player with impressive PPA Tour form) is set to significantly elevate the event's professional standard and provide invaluable competitive experience for Vietnamese players. On the host side, top Vietnamese talents including Quang Duong, Phuc Huynh, Tran Gia Hung, and Thanh Thao will compete in the Advanced and Upper Intermediate categories, promising high-intensity matches.

The event also features a large number of amateur players, local clubs, and the international community, highlighting pickleball’s status as an engaging, accessible, and rapidly spreading sport. Organised at such a large scale and high quality, the tournament serves as a foundation for expanding a professional league system, attracting more sponsors and international coaches, and discovering new talent. The Vietnam Masters Petrolimex Cup 2025 is more than just a sporting competition; it acts as a powerful catalyst for the pickleball movement in Vietnam, a sport that is currently booming across many provinces and cities nationwide.

The Vietnam Masters Petrolimex Cup 2025 features a diverse competition system categorised by age groups (19+, 35+, 50+, 60+) and skill levels, enabling both amateur and semi-professional athletes to participate. Notably, with the implementation of the 1,500-point DRP ranking system, the tournament has established itself as one of the most prestigious events within the Vietnamese pickleball circuit. This not only ensures clear skill classification but also serves as the foundation for a long-term competition roadmap aimed at integrating with regional and international tournament systems.

Furthermore, the partnership with Petrolimex as the title sponsor has elevated the tournament’s prestige, providing the resources necessary for the Organising Committee to expand the event's scale, enhance facilities, and improve the quality of media and promotional activities. Thanks to meticulous and professional preparation combined with the participation of world-class athletes, the tournament promises to deliver thrilling matches and an emotional experience for spectators. This is a crucial stepping stone for Vietnam to continue professionalising this burgeoning sport, preparing athletes to compete and achieve success in major regional arenas.

The tournament features some leading domestic and international players: