Paddle Theft Before Zimmer Biomet Masters Quarterfinals: Rafa Hewett, a player in the men’s doubles quarterfinals at the Zimmer Biomet Masters, reported that his paddle was stolen from his bag Thursday night in the pro tent at Mission Hills Country Club in Ranch Mirage, California. Hewett now has to use a different paddle for his match against Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu.
A Tough Loss for Hewett
Hewett had been using an unreleased Adidas paddle, which he says was the only one he had with him. Despite the setback, he remains confident going into the match. “It was the only paddle that I had, so now I have to use a different one that I haven’t been playing with at all this week,” he explained. “I can win with anything,” he added.
Other Players Affected
Hewett isn’t the only player facing a setback this week. Dekel Bar also had one of his Joola paddles stolen. The thefts have raised concerns among players as the tournament continues.
Tournament Action Continues
Despite the thefts, the action at Mission Hills Country Club is still intense. Fans can follow all of this week’s matches on Fox Sports 1 and Pickleballtv, with Hewett’s doubles match against Alshon and Daescu scheduled for Friday night.
News in Brief: Paddle Theft Before Zimmer Biomet Masters Quarterfinals
Rafa Hewett reported that his paddle was stolen before his quarterfinal match at the Zimmer Biomet Masters. Despite this setback, Hewett remains confident as he prepares for his match. He isn’t alone, as Dekel Bar also had his paddle stolen. Fans can continue to watch the tournament’s action on Fox Sports 1 and Pickleballtv.
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