Federico Staksrud and CJ Klinger, the No. 5 seeds, have withdrawn from the men’s doubles draw at the Proton Tucson Open due to a wrist injury for Staksrud. As a result, No. 28 seeds Tam Trinh and John Cincola advance to the Round of 16, where they will face No. 9 seeds Tyler Loong and Connor Garnett.
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Unexpected Withdrawal Alters Draw
Staksrud’s wrist injury came as an unfortunate setback for the highly seeded pair, forcing them to exit the tournament early. Their withdrawal provides Trinh and Cincola with a direct path to the next round, a rare but impactful shift in the draw.
With this unexpected development, Trinh and Cincola will prepare to take on Loong and Garnett, who hold a strong position as the No. 9 seeds. The upcoming match presents a new challenge for the lower-seeded duo, as they aim to capitalize on their opportunity.
Looking Ahead
The Proton Tucson Open continues with fierce competition in men’s and women’s doubles. Fans can tune in to PickleballTV at 1 p.m. ET for live coverage of key matchups.
News in Brief: Federico Staksrud and CJ Klinger
No. 5 seeds Federico Staksrud and CJ Klinger withdrew from the Proton Tucson Open due to Staksrud’s wrist injury. No. 28 seeds Tam Trinh and John Cincola advance to face No. 9 seeds Tyler Loong and Connor Garnett in the Round of 16. Coverage continues on PickleballTV at 1 p.m. ET.
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