Zane Ford Outlasts Yates Johnson: Zane Ford showed resilience and endurance at the PPA Tour CIBC Texas Open 2025, securing his place in the Round of 16 with a hard-fought 11-6, 7-11, 11-7 victory over No. 13 seed Yates Johnson in men’s singles.
The win marked Ford’s second three-game battle of the day, having previously rallied to defeat qualifier Oliver Frank 3-11, 11-6, 11-6 in the Round of 64.
Gritty Win Over Yates Johnson
Ford started strong against Johnson, controlling the pace and taking the opening game 11-6. However, Johnson responded in the second, adjusting his strategy to slow down Ford’s aggressive play and force longer rallies. The shift in momentum saw Johnson level the match with a 7-11 win.
In the decisive third game, Ford regained control with a mix of powerful groundstrokes and precise placement, wearing down Johnson to secure the 11-7 victory and advance to the next round.
Next Up: A Showdown with Ben Johns
Ford’s reward for his back-to-back victories is a Round of 16 clash with No. 2 seed Ben Johns, the most formidable player in pickleball. Johns, a multiple-time champion on the PPA Tour, presents a major challenge, but Ford’s ability to grind through tough matches suggests he is ready for the test.
A win over Johns would mark the biggest upset of the tournament and propel Ford into the quarterfinals of the PPA Tour CIBC Texas Open 2025.
News in Brief: Zane Ford Outlasts Yates Johnson
Zane Ford advanced to the Round of 16 men’s singles at the PPA Tour CIBC Texas Open 2025 with a three-game victory over No. 13 seed Yates Johnson (11-6, 7-11, 11-7). Earlier in the day, Ford defeated Oliver Frank in another three-game battle. He will next face No. 2 seed Ben Johns, with a quarterfinal spot on the line.
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