Men’s Singles Pro Qualifier Round 16: The PPA Tour CIBC Texas Open 2025, a major stop on the Carvana PPA Tour, is taking place at the Courts of McKinney for the first time. On March 12, 2025, the Men’s Singles Pro Qualifier Round of 16 featured high-intensity matches as players fought for a place in the quarterfinals. Eddy Kim stunned top contender George Congdon, while Oliver Frank, Troy Akin, and Anouar Braham continued their strong performances.
Key Matches and Results
Eddy Kim delivered a surprising upset, defeating George Congdon in straight sets, 7-11, 11-13. Kim’s aggressive play and consistency helped him secure a crucial victory and move closer to the main draw. Tanner Tomassi displayed impressive resilience, bouncing back after losing the first game to defeat Sebastian Herrera 8-11, 11-6, 11-1.
Oliver Frank showcased his dominance, overpowering Connor McCartney 11-2, 11-5 in a fast-paced match. Thomas Yu also put on a strong performance, eliminating Matthew Finnerty 11-5, 8-11 to advance. Meanwhile, Vincent Rettke easily handled Ajit Kurki, winning in straight sets 11-2, 11-2, while Anouar Braham displayed strong form with a three-game victory over Tom Protzek.
Omar Garcia-Heredia continued his impressive run, defeating Divin Sarthak 11-6, 11-5. In the final match of the round, Troy Akin fought through a tough three-set battle against Kenta Miyoshi, securing his place in the quarterfinals with an 11-6, 13-15, 11-4 victory.
Men’s Singles Pro Qualifier Round 16 Results
| Player 1 | Player 2 | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Congdon | Eddy Kim | 7-11, 11-13 | Eddy Kim |
| Tanner Tomassi | Sebastian Herrera | 8-11, 11-6, 11-1 | Tanner Tomassi |
| Oliver Frank | Connor McCartney | 11-2, 11-5 | Oliver Frank |
| Matthew Finnerty | Thomas Yu | 5-11, 8-11 | Thomas Yu |
| Vincent Rettke | Ajit Kurki | 11-2, 11-2 | Vincent Rettke |
| Anouar Braham | Tom Protzek | 11-9, 11-2, 11-3 | Anouar Braham |
| Divin Sarthak | Omar Garcia-Heredia | 6-11, 5-11 | Omar Garcia-Heredia |
| Troy Akin | Kenta Miyoshi | 11-6, 13-15, 11-4 | Troy Akin |
What’s Next: The Quarterfinals
The eight remaining players will now compete in the Qualifier Quarterfinals, where only four will advance. Eddy Kim and Oliver Frank have established themselves as formidable contenders, while Troy Akin and Tanner Tomassi have shown they can handle high-pressure matches. Vincent Rettke and Anouar Braham continue to dominate, making them key players to watch in the next round.
The competition is expected to be even more intense as players fight for a spot in the main draw, where they will face some of the top-ranked professionals on tour. With each round narrowing the field, only the strongest will move forward in the PPA Tour CIBC Texas Open 2025.
News in Brief: Men’s Singles Pro Qualifier Round 16
The PPA Tour CIBC Texas Open 2025 Mens Singles Pro Qualifier Round of 16 took place on March 12 at the Courts of McKinney. Eddy Kim upset George Congdon, while Oliver Frank, Vincent Rettke, and Troy Akin advanced with strong wins. The Qualifier Quarterfinals will determine who moves on to the main draw.
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