Mixed Doubles Veolia Cincinnati Showcase: Two teams advanced from the Mixed Doubles Round of 64 at the Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero in Mason, Ohio. Pablo Tellez and Chao Yi Wang, along with Lacy Schneemann and AJ Koller, both secured victories to move into the next round of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour event.
Tellez and Wang Edge Jakovljevic and Castillo
Pablo Tellez and Chao Yi Wang battled past Ivan Jakovljevic and Judit Castillo in a three-game contest. After dropping the first game 11-7, Tellez and Wang regrouped to win the second game 11-8 and closed out the match with an 11-8 victory in the third.
Schneemann and Koller Defeat Romano and Matthews
In another Round of 64 matchup, Lacy Schneemann and AJ Koller overcame Nicholas Romano and Kelsey Matthews. Romano and Matthews struck first with an 11-5 win in the opening game, but Schneemann and Koller stormed back with an 11-4 win in the second. The deciding game was tight, but Schneemann and Koller edged it out 11-9.
What Comes Next
With these victories, both winning pairs advance to the Round of 32 in Mixed Doubles. The results highlight the competitive depth of the draw, as both matches required decisive third games. Fans can expect even closer contests as higher-seeded teams join the competition in the next round.
News in Brief: Mixed Doubles Veolia Cincinnati Showcase
At the Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero, Pablo Tellez and Chao Yi Wang defeated Ivan Jakovljevic and Judit Castillo in three games. Lacy Schneemann and AJ Koller also advanced after beating Nicholas Romano and Kelsey Matthews. Both teams move on to the Round of 32 in Mixed Doubles play.
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