2025 Australia Pickleball Open Men’s Doubles: In a thrilling finish at the 2025 Australia Pickleball Open, Tyson McGuffin and Gabriel Tardio captured the gold medal in Men’s Pro Doubles, surviving a grueling five-game final against Quang Duong and CJ Klinger. The match, which lasted over two hours, was a dramatic back-and-forth affair, with the top seeds coming from behind to secure the victory.
The Road to the Final: Semis and Quarters
As expected, the traveling US-based pros advanced to the semifinals. In a quarterfinal upset, Zane Navratil partnered with local talent Joey Wild, and they faced Dave Bacalla and Max Wild, with the local duo emerging victorious in a close contest.
Meanwhile, in a family affair, Bao Duong teamed up with Phuc Huynh to face his older brother Quang Duong, who was partnered with CJ Klinger as the No. 3 seed. Duong and Klinger easily advanced to the semifinals, but not before Bao Duong delivered a memorable Nasty Nelson on his brother, causing laughter among the crowd.
In the semifinals, Tyson McGuffin and Gabriel Tardio were tested but ultimately defeated Zane Navratil and Joey Wild, taking the third game 11-2 after splitting the first two. Quang Duong and CJ Klinger, on the other hand, cruised past Collin Johns and Jay Devilliers, setting up a highly anticipated gold medal match.
A Five-Game Thriller
In the gold medal match, Tyson McGuffin and Gabriel Tardio faced Quang Duong and CJ Klinger in an intense five-game battle. After falling behind 2-1, the top seeds made a comeback, winning the final two games to secure the gold medal.
The final score was (4), 10, (6), 8, 9. The match marked a difficult yet rewarding day for McGuffin and Tardio, who had already competed in the singles and mixed doubles finals.
Medal Winners
- Gold: Tyson McGuffin and Gabriel Tardio
- Silver: Quang Duong and CJ Klinger
- Bronze: Jay Devilliers and Collin Johns
News in Brief: 2025 Australia Pickleball Open Men’s Doubles
Tyson McGuffin and Gabriel Tardio won the gold medal in Men’s Pro Doubles at the 2025 Australia Pickleball Open, beating Quang Duong and CJ Klinger in a dramatic five-game final. The match ended with a comeback from McGuffin and Tardio, who had a busy day with finals in singles and mixed doubles.
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