CIBC Texas Open Men’s Doubles: The PPA Tour CIBC Texas Open 2025 is set to take place from March 12-16 at the Courts of McKinney in McKinney, Texas, bringing together top-ranked professionals for another thrilling tournament. Among the key storylines heading into the event is Andrei Daescu’s quest for a fourth consecutive men’s doubles title, this time with a new partner, Dylan Frazier.
Can Daescu Continue His Winning Streak?
Andrei Daescu has been one of the biggest forces in men’s doubles, winning three straight tournaments with three different partners. Now, paired with Dylan Frazier, he enters the Texas Open as the #3 seed and looks to extend his dominance.
His remarkable consistency has shown not just his skill but also his ability to adapt to different playing styles. A victory here would mark his fourth straight title with four different partners, proving he is one of the most versatile players in professional pickleball.
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Top Seeds Face Tough Competition
The #1 seed in men’s doubles belongs to Christian Alshon and Federico Staksrud, who were solid but not dominant in Cape Coral. They are expected to face #7 seed CJ Klinger and JW Johnson in the quarterfinals.
Klinger and Johnson put on an impressive performance in Cape Coral, and if this quarterfinal matchup happens, it could be one of the best matches of the entire tournament.
On the bottom half of the draw, Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio hold the #2 seed and could face Daescu and Frazier in the semifinals, setting up another high-stakes showdown.
New Partnerships to Watch
A few intriguing new pairings have emerged in this tournament, adding even more unpredictability to the draw:
- #8 Quang Duong and Tyson McGuffin – Duong has been searching for PPA success in 2025, after shining in MLP in 2024. McGuffin’s versatility and experience could be exactly what Duong needs to make a deep run. This team is expected to face Johns and Tardio in the quarterfinals, providing an early test.
- #11 Riley Newman and Max Freeman – Freeman made a name for himself in singles at Cape Coral, finishing fourth, but doubles is a different challenge. Partnering with Newman gives him the best opportunity yet to prove he can compete at the top level in doubles.
What to Expect in Texas
With Daescu chasing history, top seeds facing early challenges, and new teams looking to make a statement, the men’s doubles draw at the PPA Texas Open promises nonstop action. Fans can expect tight matches, potential upsets, and some of the best doubles play of the season.
News in Brief: CIBC Texas Open Men’s Doubles
The PPA Tour CIBC Texas Open 2025 runs March 12-16 in McKinney, Texas, with Andrei Daescu and Dylan Frazier aiming to extend Daescu’s win streak in men’s doubles. Christian Alshon/Federico Staksrud and Ben Johns/Gabe Tardio hold the top two seeds, but new partnerships and deep competition make this one of the most unpredictable draws of the year.
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