Tyson McGuffin and Gabe Tardio have advanced to the men’s doubles final at the Proton Australia Pickleball Open after impressive performances at the Melbourne Convention Center. The top-seeded pair will face teenage duo CJ Klinger and Quang Duong in the final, promising an exciting showdown on Championship Sunday.
McGuffin and Tardio Dominate with Strong Finish
The first-time pairing of McGuffin and Tardio made their way through the tournament with impressive form, although they were tested in their semifinal match against No. 4 seeds Zane Navratil and Joey Wild.
After splitting the first two games, McGuffin and Tardio clinched the match with a commanding 11-2 victory in the third game, securing their spot in the final.
“Joey’s a legend. I think he’s one of the more talented doubles guys here, and we’re just happy to get through.” – (McGuffin)
Both Players Competing for Multiple Gold Medals
McGuffin and Tardio have been standout performers at the Proton Australia Pickleball Open. Both players have advanced to the gold medal matches in their respective events, with McGuffin also competing in men’s singles and Tardio facing off in singles on Sunday.
Tardio Stays Focused on Doubles
Despite their singles matches on the horizon, Tardio remained focused on their men’s doubles match. “Singles is singles, and doubles is doubles. We’ll leave the rivalry for Sunday.” he said, emphasizing his commitment to the doubles competition.
Looking Forward to Sunday’s Final
The final between McGuffin and Tardio and Klinger and Duong promises to be an exciting match. Both pairings have displayed excellent teamwork and skill, and with two gold medalists competing against an up-and-coming duo, the championship match is shaping up to be one for the books.
News in Brief: Tyson McGuffin and Gabe Tardio
Tyson McGuffin and Gabe Tardio advanced to the men’s doubles final at the Proton Australia Pickleball Open after defeating Zane Navratil and Joey Wild in a three-game semifinal. They will face CJ Klinger and Quang Duong on Sunday for the championship title.
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