Meghan Dizon and AJ Koller: Round of 64 action began Tuesday at the Masters, the first Slam of the year on the PPA Tour. Only men’s singles, mixed doubles, and men’s doubles were played today, while women’s singles and women’s doubles will start on Wednesday.
Mixed Doubles Round of 64 Recap
Meghan Dizon and AJ Koller, along with Layne Sleeth and Travis Rettenmaier, both advanced to the Round of 32 in mixed doubles with hard-fought victories.
Dizon and Koller came from behind to defeat Dominique Schaefer and Zane Ford. After losing the first game 9-11, they won the next two games 11-9 and 11-5. They will now face the No. 20 seeds, Genie Bouchard and Jack Sock, in the next round.
Meanwhile, Sleeth and Rettenmaier also had a tough match. They lost the first game 3-11 but bounced back to win the next two games 11-4 and 11-8. They will face the No. 5 seeds, Rachel Rohrabacher and James Ignatowich, next.
Looking Ahead
With both teams advancing, Dizon/Koller and Sleeth/Rettenmaier will look to continue their momentum into the next round. These wins mark an exciting start to their 2025 campaign. The mixed doubles competition is heating up as the tournament progresses.
News in Brief: Meghan Dizon and AJ Koller
Meghan Dizon and AJ Koller, along with Layne Sleeth and Travis Rettenmaier, advanced to the Round of 32 in mixed doubles at the Masters. Dizon and Koller came from behind to win, while Sleeth and Rettenmaier bounced back after losing the first game. Both teams face tough opponents next.
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