Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson punched their ticket to the Carvana Mesa Cup mixed doubles semifinals after a determined comeback win against Gabriel Tardio and Jessie Irvine. The number two seeds battled back from a first-game loss to claim a 9-11, 11-4, 11-2 victory at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona.
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Tardio and Irvine Strike First
The quarterfinal matchup started with Gabriel Tardio and Jessie Irvine taking control, edging out the Johnson siblings 11-9 in the opening game.
However, Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson quickly turned things around, adjusting their strategy and dominating the next two games.
Strong Finish Secures Semifinal Spot
The number two seeds found their rhythm in the second game, cruising to an 11-4 win before closing out the match in dominant fashion with an 11-2 victory in the deciding game. Their ability to adapt and shift momentum proved to be the difference.
Semifinal Showdown Set
With this win, Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson advance to the semifinals, where they will face number four Catherine Parenteau and Federico Staksrud. The matchup promises to be an exciting battle, with both teams showing resilience and strong play in their quarterfinal wins.
News in Brief: Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson
Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson rallied from a game down to defeat Gabriel Tardio and Jessie Irvine 9-11, 11-4, 11-2 in the 2025 Carvana Mesa Cup mixed doubles quarterfinals. The number two seeds advance to the semifinals, where they will take on number four Catherine Parenteau and Federico Staksrud in Mesa, Arizona.
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