Carvana Mesa Cup Men’s Doubles Draw: The Carvana Mesa Cup, presented by Proton, begins on Monday, February 17, featuring a highly competitive Men’s Doubles field. With 1,500 ranking points on the line, top teams will battle for supremacy in one of the most anticipated events of the tournament.
Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio Form New Partnership
A major storyline in this event is the debut of Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio as a doubles team. The duo will face a challenging field packed with some of the best pairs in professional pickleball.
Top Teams to Watch
The No. 1 seed belongs to Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud, an experienced duo with championship success. Staksrud, who had to withdraw from doubles in Tucson due to a wrist injury, is back and eager to reclaim his place at the top.
Another exciting pairing features JW Johnson and Noe Khlif, with Khlif making a name for himself after a semifinal run in Tucson. Matt Wright and Eric Oncins also form a fresh duo that could shake up the bracket.
Defending Champions Look to Continue Dominance
The reigning champions, Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu, are coming off a dominant performance in Tucson, where they defeated Ben Johns and Hayden Patriquin. They will look to continue their winning streak, but competition will be fierce.
With Riley Newman, Tyson McGuffin, and Dylan Frazier also in the mix, the fight for the Men’s Doubles title is wide open.
News in Brief: Carvana Mesa Cup Men’s Doubles Draw
The Carvana Mesa Cup kicks off February 17, with a stacked Men’s Doubles draw. Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio will debut as a team, while top-seeded Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud look to dominate. Defending champions Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu aim to maintain their momentum in a highly competitive field.
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