Milan Rane and Connor Garnett secured a hard-fought victory in the mixed doubles competition at the 2025 CIBC Texas Open presented by Fasenra, overcoming a late deficit to defeat Samantha Parker and Ivan Jakovljevic 11-9, 3-11, 11-8 at Courts of McKinney in McKinney, Texas.
Comeback Secures Three-Game Triumph
Rane and Garnett, seeded No. 23, found themselves trailing 1-5 in the final game but mounted a determined comeback to secure the win. After taking the first game 11-9, they struggled in the second as Parker and Jakovljevic dominated 11-3. In the decisive third game, Rane and Garnett regained their rhythm to claim victory.
Next Challenge Awaits
With this win, Rane and Garnett move on to face the formidable No. 14 seeds Lacy Schneemann and Tyson McGuffin in the Round of 32. A win in that matchup would send them into the Round of 16 as the competition intensifies.
News in Brief: Milan Rane and Connor Garnett
Milan Rane and Connor Garnett overcame a late deficit to defeat Samantha Parker and Ivan Jakovljevic 11-9, 3-11, 11-8 at the CIBC Texas Open. The No. 23 seeds trailed 1-5 in the final game but rallied to advance. They will now face No. 14 seeds Lacy Schneemann and Tyson McGuffin.
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