Lauren Stratman and Julian Arnold: Round of 64 action began Tuesday at the Masters, the first Slam of the year on the PPA Tour. Mixed doubles, men’s singles, and men’s doubles were played today, while women’s singles and women’s doubles action will start Wednesday.
Mixed Doubles Round of 64 Highlights
In one of the most exciting matches of the day, No. 15 seeds Lauren Stratman and Julian Arnold defeated No. 49 seeds Judit Castillo and Brandon French in a thrilling three-game battle. The match ended with a scoreline of 7-11, 13-11, 11-8. Despite impressive defensive play from French, Stratman and Arnold pulled away in the final game to secure the victory.
Stratman and Arnold will face No. 48 seeds Christa Gecheva and Collin Johns in the next round. Gecheva and Johns won their match earlier in the day, beating Alix Truong and Roscoe Bellamy in three games.
Looking Ahead
With the win, Stratman and Arnold will now play Gecheva and Johns for a spot in the Round of 16. The intense competition sets the stage for more exciting matches as the tournament continues to unfold.
News in Brief: Lauren Stratman and Julian Arnold
In a thrilling Round of 64 match, No. 15 seeds Lauren Stratman and Julian Arnold defeated No. 49 seeds Judit Castillo and Brandon French 7-11, 13-11, 11-8. Stratman and Arnold will next face No. 48 seeds Christa Gecheva and Collin Johns for a spot in the Round of 16.
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