The Carvana Mesa Cup 2025, presented by Proton, saw an intense Round of 16 matchups in men’s doubles on Thursday at the Arizona Athletic Grounds. Connor Garnett and Tyler Loong delivered a commanding performance, defeating Sam Angelo and Rio Newcombe in straight games, 11-4, 11-4, to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.
Garnett and Loong in Control
Garnett and Loong took control early, using strong serves and aggressive net play to dictate the pace. Angelo and Newcombe struggled to respond, falling behind in both games. Garnett and Loong’s consistency and teamwork helped them cruise to an 11-4, 11-4 victory without facing much resistance.
Johns and Tardio Roll Past Johnson and Teoni
Ben Johns and Gabriel Tardio also advanced with a dominant win over Craig Johnson and Pesa Teoni. The pair started strong, taking the first game 11-2 and continued their momentum in the second, closing the match 11-5. Their mix of precision shots and quick reactions kept Johnson and Teoni on the defensive throughout.
With quarterfinals set to begin Friday, the competition is heating up as top teams vie for a place in the later rounds of the Carvana Mesa Cup 2025.
News in Brief: Connor Garnett and Tyler Loong
Connor Garnett/Tyler Loong and Ben Johns/Gabriel Tardio secured decisive Round of 16 victories at the Carvana Mesa Cup 2025. Garnett and Loong dominated 11-4, 11-4, while Johns and Tardio controlled their match 11-2, 11-5. Both teams advance to Friday’s quarterfinals at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, where the competition intensifies.
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