The PPA Tournament journey for Casey Diamond and Max Freeman is turning into a remarkable story at the PPA Virginia Beach Cup. After pulling off a stunning upset against Tyson McGuffin and Jaume Martinez Vich on Wednesday, the unseeded duo kept the momentum going with an impressive 11-4, 3-11, 11-8 victory over No. 16 seeds Pat Smith and Phillip Locklear in the men’s doubles Round of 16.
Clutch Performance Under Pressure
The match proved to be a test of resilience. After splitting the first two games, Diamond and Freeman found themselves trailing 2-5 in the decisive game, a moment that would have intimidated many.
However, instead of folding under pressure, the No. 32 seeds dug deep, reminiscent of their performance in the previous upset. They showcased their grit and determination by rallying to score seven of the final eight points, clinching the victory with poise.
Next Challenge Awaits
With their impressive win, Diamond and Freeman have now secured a spot in the quarterfinals. They are set to face either the No. 6 seeds James Ignatowich and Christian Alshon or the No. 9 seeds Riley Newman and Rafa Hewett. As they continue their underdog run, the excitement builds—can they pull off yet another surprise?
News in Brief: Upset Specialists Casey Diamond and Max Freeman
Casey Diamond and Max Freeman continued their impressive run at the Stratusphere Gin PPA Virginia Beach Cup, defeating No. 16 seeds Pat Smith and Phillip Locklear 11-4, 3-11, 11-8 in the men’s doubles Round of 16. After a shaky start, the No. 32 seeds rallied from a 2-5 deficit in the final game, scoring seven of the last eight points to secure the victory.
They now advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face either No. 6 seeds James Ignatowich and Christian Alshon or No. 9 seeds Riley Newman and Rafa Hewett.
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