Federico Staksrud and Christian Alshon: The 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open is nearing its climax as top teams battle for championship glory at the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center in Cape Coral, Florida. As a major stop on the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour, the tournament has delivered intense matchups, and the men’s doubles final is now set.
Staksrud and Alshon Overpower Bar and McGuffin in Straight Games
No. 2 seeds Federico Staksrud and Christian Alshon secured their place in the men’s doubles final with a commanding 11-6, 12-10 victory over No. 4 seeds Dekel Bar and Tyson McGuffin.
Staksrud and Alshon started aggressively, racing to an 8-0 lead in Game 1 by combining powerful drives with steady shot-making. Their fast start, aided by uncharacteristic errors from Bar and McGuffin, helped them close out the opener 11-6.
Game 2 saw a strong response from Bar and McGuffin, who led 7-3 and held game point at 10-8. However, Staksrud and Alshon remained composed under pressure, staging a late rally to secure the win and advance to the championship match in their first tournament together.
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Alshon Stresses the Importance of Communication
With limited experience as a team, Staksrud and Alshon have quickly developed strong on-court chemistry. Alshon, who will also compete for men’s singles gold on Sunday, highlighted the role of communication in their success.
“I think we were able to build chemistry throughout our matches as the day went on,” Alshon said. “We just tried very hard to communicate well. It’s huge to communicate with your partner, and I think we do a really good job of that.”
Championship Showdown Against Johns and Daescu
Staksrud and Alshon now prepare for a high-stakes final against No. 1 seeds Ben Johns and Andrei Daescu. Both teams have been dominant throughout the tournament, setting the stage for an electrifying battle on Championship Sunday.
News in Brief: Federico Staksrud and Christian Alshon
Federico Staksrud and Christian Alshon advanced to the men’s doubles final at the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open after a dominant 11-6, 12-10 win over Dekel Bar and Tyson McGuffin. They will face No. 1 seeds Ben Johns and Andrei Daescu in Sunday’s gold medal match.
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