David Litvinov and Mikus Losbergs Deliver Major Upset: Saturday’s action at the PPA Rate Las Vegas Championships started with a major upset, as qualifiers Mikus Losbergs and David Litvinov brought down No. 19 seeds Jack Sock and Collin Shick in a dramatic three-game match. No. 43 seeds showed strength and precision, walking away with a hard-earned 11-6, 8-11, 11-2 victory.
Qualifiers Continue to Impress
Losbergs and Litvinov, who earned their place in the main draw by winning three matches in Wednesday’s qualifying round, proved they were more than capable of competing with the established names.
Their victory over Sock and Shick demonstrated not only their skill but also their ability to perform in tough matches.
The Latvian-Israeli duo came out strong in the first game, taking control with an 11-6 win. However, Sock and Shick gathered back, pushing the match into a deciding third game after edging out an 11-8 win in the second.
But the qualifiers responded with a control 11-2 third game, securing their place in the Round of 32.
Road Ahead: Facing the No. 10 Seeds
Having already exceeded expectations, Losbergs and Litvinov will now turn their focus to the next challenge: a Round of 32 match against No. 10 seeds Julian Arnold and Augie Ge.
This will undoubtedly be another tough test for the underdogs, but with the momentum of their upset win, the No. 43 seeds will be full with confidence.
Momentum on Their Side
For Losbergs and Litvinov, this victory is more than just an upset—it’s a testament to their courage and determination.
Moving forward in a field filled with seasoned pros, the duo has already shown they belong among the top competitors at this year’s PPA Rate Las Vegas Championships.
News in Brief: David Litvinov and Mikus Losbergs Deliver Major Upset
Mikus Losbergs and David Litvinov, the No. 43 seeds, delivered an upset on Saturday by defeating No. 19 seeds Jack Sock and Collin Shick in three games (11-6, 8-11, 11-2).After winning three matches in the qualifying rounds, the duo now advances to the Round of 32, where they will face No. 10 seeds Julian Arnold and Augie Ge.
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