Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud: Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud secured their place in the men’s doubles final with a thrilling comeback victory against No. 2 seeds JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier, winning 7-11, 11-6, 11-5. After dropping the first game on Humana Championship Court, the No. 3 seeds regrouped and found their rhythm as the match progressed.
Tight Start but a Strong Finish
Reflecting on their performance, Patriquin noted the team’s initial struggles.
“I think we were a little tight in the first game. We were missing a few dinks and leaving a couple balls high for JW, and that’s not usually good. We just had to lock in and play a little smarter in the second and third games.” – (Patriquin)
Their ability to adapt and improve was crucial in turning the tide of the match.
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Unbeaten Together
With this win, Patriquin and Staksrud remain undefeated as a team, now just one victory away from claiming their second title of the year. The chemistry between the two is evident, with Staksrud stating,
“We’re feeling good. We have good chemistry: I know what [Hayden’s] gonna do, and he knows what I’m gonna do, which works well. Pickleball is so fast now that you need to have that understanding with your partner.” – (Staksrud)
Final Showdown Awaits
The dynamic duo will face off against Ben Johns and Collin Johns in the final, setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating championship match.
News in Brief: Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud
Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud advanced to the men’s doubles final at the PPA Virginia Beach with a 7-11, 11-6, 11-5 comeback victory over No. 2 seeds JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier. After losing the first game, they found their rhythm and executed a smarter game plan in the following games.
Patriquin remarked on their initial tightness but emphasized their adjustment for a strong finish. The tandem remains unbeaten together and is now one win away from their second title of the year. They will face Ben and Collin Johns in the championship match.
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