Augie Ge and Jaume Martinez Vich advanced to the men’s doubles quarterfinals at the Zimmer Biomet Masters on Thursday. The No. 8 seeds triumphed in a gripping three-game match against Pat Smith and Jay Devilliers, winning 11-3, 7-11, 12-10 on Humana Championship Court.
Late Rally Secures Victory
The tightly contested match came down to the wire in Game 3. After splitting the first two games, Smith and Devilliers held a 10-7 lead and were on the verge of victory. Ge and Martinez Vich saved two match points, regained the serve, and then scored five consecutive points to secure the dramatic win.
“I just told [Augie], ‘It’s you and me,’”. “We just tried to take it one point at a time towards the end. I thought at the beginning we kind of had the match under control, but that’s how pickleball goes. One minute you do, the next you don’t.”(Jaume Martinez Vich, Reflact on team)
Strong Start to a Promising Partnership
This is only the second tournament for Ge and Martinez Vich as a team, but their performance is already turning heads. Their ability to maintain composure under pressure highlights their potential as one of the top men’s doubles teams.
Looking Ahead
The pair will compete in the quarterfinals on Friday, aiming to build on their momentum. Their success further raises excitement for fans tuning in to the action via Pickleballtv and its app. With their growing chemistry, Ge and Martinez Vich are strong contenders to make a deep run in this tournament.
News in Brief: Augie Ge and Jaume Martinez Vich
Augie Ge and Jaume Martinez Vich advanced to the Zimmer Biomet Masters quarterfinals, defeating Pat Smith and Jay Devilliers 11-3, 7-11, 12-10. The No. 8 seeds saved two match points and scored five straight points in a thrilling Game 3 finish. They aim to continue their strong run in Friday’s match.
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