Johns Brothers Capture Men’s Doubles Title at PPA: In a stunning display of skill and strategy, Ben Johns and Collin Johns showed dominance at the PPA Rate Las Vegas Championships, decisively defeating JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier in the men’s doubles final. Unlike their previous encounter in Las Vegas, where they overcame a challenging start to win in five games, the top-seeded duo quickly worked with their opponents, securing a convincing 11-9, 11-3, 11-4 victory.
A Perfect Campaign
The win marked the result of an impressive campaign for the Johns brothers, who emerged victorious without dropping a single game throughout the tournament. “I thought we played solid,” Ben Johns remarked, emphasizing the strength of their performance.
“[JW and Dylan] are a very good team with great hands, and they get to the kitchen a lot. I felt like we played a lot of slow kitchen line points, so it was just about waiting for counters and playing solid points from there. Collin was getting ahold of a lot of backhand counters, so I thought it was a clean match.” – (ben)
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Building Rivalries
Sunday’s final was particularly significant as it marked the first meeting between these elite teams in 2024, a year that promises more thrilling matchups. “We love playing against that team,” Collin Johns expressed, noting the competitive yet respectful nature of their rivalry.
“They play our sort of by-the-book style, so we hope to play them more this year.” – (collin)
Looking Ahead
With both pairs of players already qualified for the year-end CIBC PPA Finals, scheduled to take place from December 4-8 in San Clemente, California, fans can anticipate more exciting clashes between these top contenders.
In the battle for bronze, the No. 3 seeds Matt Wright and Federico Staksrud secured their medal by defeating Andrei Daescu and James Ignatowich with a score of 12-10, 11-1.
News in Brief: Johns Brothers Capture Men’s Doubles Title at PPA
At the PPA Rate Las Vegas Championships, Ben Johns and Collin Johns captured the men’s doubles title, defeating JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier in straight sets: 11-9, 11-3, 11-4. This victory marks a flawless tournament run for the Johns brothers, who did not drop a game throughout the competition.
The match was a display of their tactical skills, with both teams ready for more encounters in 2024. Matt Wright and Federico Staksrud claimed bronze by besting Andrei Daescu and James Ignatowich 12-10, 11-1.
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