Max Manthou and Erik Lange Capture Men’s Doubles Title: Max Manthou and Erik Lange continued their impressive form on the APP Tour, winning their second gold medal of the season at the 2024 APP Dallas Open in Men’s Doubles. They defeated the team of Will Howells and Mark Dancourt in the finals, 11-7, 11-8, capping off a strong tournament run. Lange and Manthou’s chemistry on the court proved vital as they navigated a challenging path to the championship.
Tough Road to the Finals
Lange and Manthou’s journey to gold wasn’t without its challenges. In the quarterfinals, they faced the young and talented APP Next Gen National Team members Spencer Lanier and Richard Livornese, Jr. After a closely contested three-game battle, they emerged victorious with an 11-4, 5-11, 11-1 win. Their resilience was put to the test again in the semifinals, where they faced top-seeded duo Rob Nunnery and Jack Munro. Once again, Manthou and Lange dug deep to secure a 11-4, 12-10 win and book their place in the final.
Dancourt’s First Medal on Tour
Though Lange and Manthou’s victory was the headline, Mark Dancourt’s performance was one of the most notable stories of the tournament. Dancourt, along with teammate Will Howells, made it to the finals in what was his first-ever APP Tour medal. Despite falling short in the championship match, Dancourt’s play throughout the tournament signaled that he is a player to watch moving forward.
Semifinal Triumph Over Nunnery and Munro
Lange and Manthou’s semifinal victory over top-seeded Rob Nunnery and Jack Munro was a defining moment of their tournament. The match was competitive from start to finish, with Lange and Manthou managing to edge out a 12-10 win in the second game to advance to the final. Their ability to perform under pressure against such a formidable team showcased their growing stature on the APP Tour.
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News in Brief: Max Manthou and Erik Lange Capture Men’s Doubles Title
Max Manthou and Erik Lange claimed their second gold medal of the season at the 2024 APP Dallas Open, defeating Will Howells and Mark Dancourt in the Men’s Doubles final, 11-7, 11-8. Dancourt’s impressive performance marked his first-ever medal on tour. Lange and Manthou had a challenging path to the finals, including victories over Spencer Lanier and Richard Livornese, Jr. in the quarterfinals, and top-seeded Rob Nunnery and Jack Munro in the semifinals.
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