Tama Shimabukuro Wins KL Cup Singles Title Days After Signing With Luzz
Andrew LeeTama Shimabukuro is the Men's Singles champion at the PPA Asia 1000 Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup 2026, beating Noe Khlif in straight games, 11-8, 11-5, to close out what The Pickle Base described as a cat-and-mouse final.
The title lands just days after Luzz Pickleball announced Shimabukuro, based in Hawaii, had joined the brand under the tagline "Tama is Luzzing," teasing an Asia visit with no date attached at the time. This win is fast, real validation of that signing, arriving before Luzz's own teased visit even happened.
Shimabukuro found the passing shots he needed to close out the final in two games, one of five division titles decided across the KL Cup week at a tournament carrying Leapmotor's title sponsorship and courtside backing from JOOLA, FILA, Facolos, Paddletek, Franklin and Media Prima.
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