Carvana Mesa Cup Mixed Doubles: The Round of 16 at the Carvana Mesa Cup 2025 presented by Proton took place Thursday at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, with intense mixed doubles action leading to key quarterfinal placements.
Rachel Rohrabacher and Hayden Patriquin secured their spot in the mixed doubles quarterfinals after a hard-fought 11-8, 6-11, 11-8 victory over No. 22 seeds Maggie Brascia and Noe Khlif. Despite falling behind 8-6 in the final game, Rohrabacher and Patriquin responded with five consecutive points to clinch the win and avoid an upset.
Late Rally Secures Victory
The match saw momentum shifts, with both teams showcasing resilience. Brascia and Khlif mounted a five-point run to take an 8-6 lead in the decisive third game.
However, Rohrabacher and Patriquin displayed composure under pressure, winning the final five points to secure their place in the next round.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Tardio and Jessie Irvine delivered a commanding performance, defeating Martin Emmrich and Ewa Radzikowska in straight sets, 11-4, 11-5, to advance further in the tournament.
Impact and Next Steps
With the quarterfinals set, Rohrabacher and Patriquin will look to build on their momentum as they aim for a deep tournament run. The Carvana Mesa Cup continues with intense matchups, as players vie for a coveted title in one of the year’s premier pickleball events.
News in Brief: Carvana Mesa Cup Mixed Doubles
Rachel Rohrabacher and Hayden Patriquin advanced to the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the Carvana Mesa Cup 2025 after a three-game battle against Maggie Brascia and Noe Khlif. Gabriel Tardio and Jessie Irvine also moved on with a straight-set victory. The tournament continues with top players competing for the title.
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