Will Howells and Jack Munro Win Men’s Doubles: Will Howells and Jack Munro secured their second straight APP Tour men’s doubles gold medal at the APP Vlasic Classic in Daytona Beach. The top-seeded duo defeated Erik Lange and Max “Purple Jesus” Manthou in a rematch of their previous final, rallying in the second game to claim victory at Pictona at Holly Hill.
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Howells and Munro Win Back-to-Back Titles
The championship match started with Howells and Munro edging out Lange and Manthou 12-10 in a competitive first game.
However, their opponents responded in game two, jumping to a 7-2 lead. The defending champions regrouped, used a timeout to adjust their strategy, and mounted a comeback to win 11-9, sealing their title defense.
“Our change of rhythm and change of pace. We ended up playing their game for a bit, and they took advantage of it big time. We used a timeout and had a little change of strategy, we recognized a few patterns that worked and got it done.” – (Munro)
“We’re really having fun. We talk really well with each other on the court.” – (Howells)
Mark Dancuart and Patrick Kawka earned bronze in men’s doubles, rounding out the podium.
A Strong Start to 2025 for Howells and Munro
The APP Vlasic Classic brought together players from all levels over five days of competition. As the first APP Tour stop of the year, the event set the stage for what promises to be a competitive 2025 season.
With back-to-back titles, Howells and Munro have established themselves as a dominant team in men’s doubles. Their ability to adapt under pressure and close out matches suggests they will be strong contenders throughout the season.
News in Brief: Will Howells and Jack Munro Win Men’s Doubles
Will Howells and Jack Munro defended their men’s doubles title at the APP Vlasic Classic in Daytona Beach, defeating Erik Lange and Max Manthou in straight games. They rallied from a second-game deficit to win gold. Mark Dancuart and Patrick Kawka secured bronze as the tournament kicked off the 2025 APP season.
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