JW Johnson and CJ Klinger: The 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open continues at the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center in Cape Coral, Florida, as the top pickleball professionals battle for championship glory. The tournament, a premier stop on the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour, runs from March 6 to March 9 and has already delivered high-stakes action.
Johnson and Klinger Edge Past Patriquin and Tardio in Three-Game Thriller
JW Johnson and CJ Klinger became the first team to secure a place in the men’s doubles semifinals after a hard-fought 11-7, 8-11, 11-7 victory over No. 3 seeds Hayden Patriquin and Gabe Tardio.
The No. 6-seeded duo appeared poised for a straight-game win after jumping to a 4-0 lead in the second game, but Patriquin and Tardio, who are teammates on the St. Louis Shock Major League Pickleball team, mounted an impressive comeback to force a deciding third game.
In the final game, Johnson and Klinger once again surged ahead, opening with a dominant 8-1 lead. Patriquin and Tardio fought back to 6-8, but Johnson and Klinger held firm, closing out the match to punch their ticket to the semifinals.
Semifinal Challenge Against Top-Seeded Johns and Daescu
Johnson and Klinger’s next test will be a semifinal showdown against No. 1 seeds Ben Johns and Andrei Daescu. The top-ranked duo has been dominant throughout the tournament, and Johnson and Klinger will need to bring their best performance to keep their title hopes alive.
Tournament Outlook and What’s Next
With Johnson and Klinger securing the first semifinal spot, the competition is intensifying as players battle for a place in Sunday’s gold medal match. As the PPA Tour’s best continue to showcase high-level play, the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open promises even more thrilling moments ahead.
News in Brief: JW Johnson and CJ Klinger
JW Johnson and CJ Klinger advanced to the men’s doubles semifinals at the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open after defeating Hayden Patriquin and Gabe Tardio 11-7, 8-11, 11-7. They will face top-seeded Ben Johns and Andrei Daescu for a spot in the championship match.
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