John Goins Shocks Dylan Frazier: The 2025 PPA Tour Veolia Cape Coral Open Presented by Proton is already delivering big upsets, as 16-year-old John Goins pulled off a shocking straight-game victory over No. 8 seed Dylan Frazier, winning 11-8, 13-11 to advance to the Round of 16.
Goins Continues to Make Waves
Goins, the No. 40 seed, had to battle through the qualifying rounds on Wednesday, but he’s no stranger to success on the PPA Tour. Last October, he came close to pushing Ben Johns to three games in Virginia Beach, nearly making the Round of 16.
His win over Frazier, one of the top-ranked players on tour, cements his reputation as a rising star in pickleball.
What’s Next for Goins?
Goins now sets his sights on the quarterfinals, where he will face either No. 10 seed Michael Loyd or No. 41 seed Ammar Wazir in the next round.
With his fearless play and impressive composure, the 16-year-old phenom is proving that he’s a serious contender in this tournament.
News in Brief: John Goins Shocks Dylan Frazier
16-year-old John Goins shocked No. 8 seed Dylan Frazier in the Round of 32 at the PPA Cape Coral Open, winning 11-8, 13-11. Goins, the No. 40 seed, fought through qualifiers and now moves on to the Round of 16, where he will face either Michael Loyd or Ammar Wazir.
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