Meghan Dizon and Andrei Daescu are officially headed to the quarterfinals of PPA Rate Las Vegas Championships after defeating No. 3 seeds Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin in a closely contested three-game battle. The No. 13 seeds pulled off an 11-9, 3-11, 11-5 victory, proving their resilience against one of the tournament’s top teams.
Narrow Finish in Game 1
Meghan Dizon and Andrei Daescu came out strong in the first game, storming to a 6-0 lead. However, Bright and Patriquin mounted a comeback, pushing the No. 13 seeds to the limit. Dizon and Daescu held their nerve, eventually closing out the game 11-9 in what was a high-intensity finish.
Struggles in Game 2
The second game saw a complete shift in momentum. Bright and Patriquin found their rhythm, dominating play and taking full control of the court. Dizon and Daescu were unable to answer back, dropping the second game 3-11. But this brief stumble only fueled their determination heading into the third and final game.
Redemption in Game 3
In Game 3, Dizon and Daescu rediscovered their best form, once again jumping out to an early lead. This time, they kept the pressure on, overwhelming their St. Louis Shock opponents and sealing the decisive game 11-5.
Their ability to bounce back from adversity was key, and now they are looking to build on this momentum as they head into the quarterfinals.
Eyes on the Prize
With their victory over the No. 3 seeds, Dizon and Daescu are one step closer to capturing the mixed doubles title. Their quarterfinal matchup will be a test of endurance and skill as they look to continue their impressive run in Las Vegas.
News in Brief: Meghan Dizon and Andrei Daescu Reach Quarters
Meghan Dizon and Andrei Daescu advanced to the mixed doubles quarterfinals at PPA Rate Las Vegas Championships with a thrilling 11-9, 3-11, 11-5 win over No. 3 seeds Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin.
The No. 13 seeds got off to a strong start but faltered in the second game before regaining their form in the third to clinch the victory. Dizon and Daescu now look ahead to the quarterfinals as they continue their push for the title.
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