2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open Men’s Pro Doubles Recap: Ben Johns and Andrei Daescu took home the gold medal in men’s pro doubles at the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open, proving that their unexpected partnership was a winning formula. The tournament, held at the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center, featured high-level play and multiple team shakeups, making for an unpredictable and exciting event.
Shuffling Partnerships Lead to New Matchups
Coming into the event, much of the attention was on the highly anticipated Ben Johns-Gabriel Tardio partnership, but Tardio opted to pair with Hayden Patriquin, his St. Louis Shock MLP teammate. This decision set off a chain reaction, leading to Francisco Staksrud partnering with Christian Alshon and JW Johnson teaming up with lefty CJ Klinger.
Meanwhile, Andrei Daescu accepted a rare invite to play with Johns, sliding over to the right side to form a dominant duo.
Johns & Daescu Fight Through Semifinal Test
The pairing of Johns & Daescu proved to be a winning move, though their semifinal match against JW Johnson & CJ Klinger nearly ended in an upset. Johnson & Klinger pushed the eventual champions to the limit, but ultimately settled for bronze in their best finish as a team to date.
Alshon & Staksrud Take Silver
Christian Alshon & Francisco Staksrud, both known for their fast hands and aggressive play, fought hard throughout the event and advanced to the finals, where they met Johns & Daescu. Despite their strong performance, they fell just short of the gold, securing silver instead.
A Career-Best Finish for De La Rosa
A special mention goes to racquetball-turned-pickleball pro Daniel De La Rosa, who achieved a career-best quarterfinal finish alongside partner Martin Emmrich. The duo pulled off an impressive victory over Collin Johns & rising star Noe Khlif in the previous round.
Final Results
Gold: Ben Johns & Andrei Daescu
Silver: Christian Alshon & Francisco Staksrud
Bronze: JW Johnson & CJ Klinger
With new pairings shaking up the men’s doubles landscape, the PPA Tour continues to showcase thrilling matchups, and the Veolia Cape Coral Open proved to be another exciting stop for the sport’s top professionals.
News in Brief: 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open Men’s Pro Doubles Recap
Ben Johns & Andrei Daescu took gold in men’s doubles at the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open, overcoming Christian Alshon & Francisco Staksrud in the final. JW Johnson & CJ Klinger earned bronze, nearly upsetting the eventual champions in the semis. The event also saw a career-best quarterfinal finish for Daniel De La Rosa & Martin Emmrich.
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