Michelle Esquivel and Marshall Brown delivered a stunning upset at the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open, overcoming No. 21 seeds Zoey Chao Yi Wang and Pablo Tellez in a thrilling three-game battle, 9-11, 11-7, 11-8. Their hard-fought victory on Mixed Doubles Day at the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center secured them a place in the Round of 32.
Slow start, strong finish for Esquivel and Brown
Esquivel and Brown, seeded No. 43, started the match on the back foot, dropping the first game 9-11. However, they found their rhythm in the second, adjusting their strategy to level the match with an 11-7 win.
The deciding third game tested their resilience. Trailing 3-6 at the side switch, Esquivel and Brown regrouped and launched a five-point run, seizing the lead. They maintained their composure in the closing moments, holding off Wang and Tellez to complete the upset.
Next challenge: Frantova and Newman await
With this victory, Esquivel and Brown advance to face No. 15 seeds Martina Frantova and Riley Newman in the Round of 32.
Frantova and Newman bring experience and strong court presence, posing a tough challenge. However, with their recent momentum, Esquivel and Brown will aim to continue their underdog run.
Tournament Heats Up in Cape Coral
The 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open, running from March 6-9, has already seen several surprises, with lower-seeded teams making deep runs. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more exhilarating matchups and potential upsets in the coming rounds.
News in Brief: Michelle Esquivel and Marshall Brown
Michelle Esquivel and Marshall Brown upset No. 21 seeds Zoey Chao Yi Wang and Pablo Tellez in a hard-fought three-game match, 9-11, 11-7, 11-8, at the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open. The No. 43 seeds trailed in the third game but rallied to secure the win. They will face No. 15 seeds Martina Frantova and Riley Newman in the Round of 32.
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