Vivian Glozman and Hayden Patriquin Secure Semifinal Spot: Vivian Glozman and Hayden Patriquin have cemented their place in the mixed doubles semifinals at Life Time Rancho San Clemente with a thrilling victory over No. 5 seeds Lea Jansen and Riley Newman.
Resilient Comeback in Three-Game Battle
The No. 16 seeds, dubbed the ‘Top Seed Slayers’ following their upset of No. 2 seeds Anna Bright and James Ignatowich in the Round of 16, showed their resilience in a hard-fought three-game battle.
In an intense matchup, Jansen and Newman initially seized control with a 5-0 lead in the first game. However, Glozman and Patriquin mounted a remarkable comeback to steal the game 11-8, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive contest.
Jansen and Newman responded strongly in the second game, displaying their veteran experience to level the match with a convincing 11-6 victory.
Decisive Third Game Victory
The decisive third game proved to be a back-and-forth affair, with Glozman and Patriquin gaining leads of 5-2 and 9-6. Despite their opponents’ determined efforts to narrow the gap, Glozman’s precise backhand counter-winner on match point sealed their triumph.
Reflecting on their performance, Glozman praised Patriquin’s unwavering resolve during crucial moments of the match, who herself is a former University of California tennis standout.
“Hayden is a beast out there, and he never falters when it gets close.”- Glozman
For Patriquin, achieving success at Life Time Rancho San Clemente holds special significance as it is his hometown area.
Local Pride and Tournament Success
Patriquin expresses his delight in competing and winning in familiar surroundings.
“This is basically my hometown, so I’m glad to be winning here.”-patriquin
Next up for the ‘Top Seed Slayers’ is a semifinal showdown against No. 7 seeds Catherine Parenteau and Christian Alshon, who advanced after defeating Tina Pisnik and Dekel Bar.
As the mixed doubles competition intensifies at the Select Medical Orange County Cup, all eyes will be on Glozman, Patriquin, and their competitors as they vie for a coveted spot in the finals. Stay tuned for more thrilling matches and exceptional performances on the pickleball court.
News in Brief: Vivian Glozman and Hayden Patriquin Secure Semifinal Spot
Vivian Glozman and Hayden Patriquin secured their spot in the mixed doubles semifinals at Life Time Rancho San Clemente with a thrilling victory over No. 5 seeds Lea Jansen and Riley Newman. The No. 16 seeds, known as the ‘Top Seed Slayers’ after upsetting No. 2 seeds Anna Bright and James Ignatowich, showed resilience in a hard-fought three-game battle. Despite Jansen and Newman’s early lead in the first game, Glozman and Patriquin staged a comeback to win 11-8.
After a strong response from their opponents in the second game, Glozman and Patriquin clinched the match with a decisive third game, highlighted by Glozman’s match-winning backhand. Patriquin, a local standout, expressed pride in competing and winning in his hometown area. Up next, they face No. 7 seeds Catherine Parenteau and Christian Alshon in what promises to be another intense semifinal showdown at the Select Medical Orange County Cup.
Our Readers Queries:
Ques: Who is Hayden Patriquin?
Ans: Hayden Patriquin is a professional pickleball player known for being one of the youngest pros on the court. Despite his age, he competes against top-ranked players in the sport.
Ques: What paddle does Hayden Patriquin use?
Ans: Hayden Patriquin uses the Dynasty 14MM model pickleball paddle.
