Ben Johns’ Blazing Shot Stuns Crowd: Ben Johns and Collin Johns dominated their men’s doubles quarterfinal match at the Zimmer Biomet Masters, defeating Quang Duong and Matt Wright 11-0, 11-3 on Jan. 10. The game was one-sided, but a blazing speed-up shot from Ben Johns stole the spotlight.
Johns Brothers Secure a Commanding Win
The match, played on Humana Championship Court, lasted just 36 minutes. The packed crowd watched the top-seeded Johns brothers overwhelm their opponents with precision and power. The victory moved the brothers one step closer to another tournament title.
The Shot That Shocked the Arena
Early in the second game, Ben Johns unleashed a blistering speed-up shot aimed at Quang Duong. The ball sailed past Duong’s head, leaving Pickleballtv commentator Dave Fleming astonished. “Oh my goodness gracious! Wow! Ben Johns just full sent it at QD,” Fleming exclaimed.
Ben later explained his reasoning for the powerful shot. “It’s definitely not something I’m in the habit of doing,” he said. “Quang has a habit of going for the body on a lot of shots…so it was just a warning shot more than anything.”
Expert Commentary and Context
Pickleballtv analyst Matt Manassee called the match and praised the Johns brothers’ performance. He also acknowledged the unusual intensity of the speed-up, noting it was rare for Ben Johns to hit a shot with that level of aggression.
What’s Next for the Johns Brothers?
With their dominant win, the Johns brothers advanced to the semifinals, maintaining their reputation as one of the sport’s strongest teams.
Their commanding form at the Zimmer Biomet Masters is a clear warning to any challengers hoping to dethrone them.
News in Brief: Ben Johns’ Blazing Shot Stuns Crowd
Ben Johns and Collin Johns advanced to the semifinals with a dominant win at the Zimmer Biomet Masters. Ben’s fiery speed-up shot at Quang Duong was the highlight of the match, stunning the crowd and sparking conversation. The Johns brothers remain the team to beat in this tournament.
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