Tyra Black and Christian Alshon advanced to the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the Zimmer Biomet Masters powered by Invited after a strong performance in the Round of 16. The duo defeated No. 10 seeds Lacy Schneemann and Tyson McGuffin, 11-2, 12-10.
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Strong Start and Comeback Victory
The newly-formed team of Black and Alshon started the match with confidence, dominating the first game with their aggressive play. Alshon’s powerful drives forced several errors from Schneemann and McGuffin, giving the No. 7 seeds an early advantage.
However, in the second game, Schneemann and McGuffin surged ahead, taking an 8-2 lead. Despite this, Black and Alshon showed resilience, coming from behind to win the game 12-10 and secure the match without needing a third game.
What’s Next for Black and Alshon?
With this victory, Black and Alshon are now one step closer to reaching the semifinals. They will continue their push for a title in the next round. Fans can follow the action through live streaming on Pickleballtv starting at 1 p.m. ET.
News in Brief: Tyra Black and Christian Alshon
Tyra Black and Christian Alshon advanced to the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the Zimmer Biomet Masters after defeating No. 10 seeds Lacy Schneemann and Tyson McGuffin 11-2, 12-10. Their strong start and comeback secured the win, bringing them closer to the semifinals. Fans can watch live on Pickleballtv.
