Three Withdrawals Reshape Men’s Doubles Matchups: The CIBC Texas Open presented by Fasenra saw multiple withdrawals on Saturday morning in the men’s doubles competition at Courts of McKinney in McKinney, Texas, leading to adjustments in the Round of 32 matchups.
Three players pulled out ahead of their scheduled matches. Craig Johnson withdrew due to illness, allowing Eliel Herminas and Axel Morgan to advance. They will now face No. 16 seeds Rafa Hewett and Eric Oncins in the Round of 32. Wyatt Stone also withdrew, giving Sammy Lee and Thomas Yu a free pass to the next round, where they will take on No. 11 seeds Riley Newman and Max Freeman. Meanwhile, Pat Smith exited due to a calf injury, leading to Matthew Finnerty and Bret Berryman advancing to meet No. 13 seeds Zane Navratil and Ryan Fu.
Tournament Impact
The unexpected withdrawals have reshaped the men’s doubles draw. Herminas, Morgan, Lee, Yu, Finnerty, and Berryman now have an opportunity to compete in a later round without playing their initial matches. Their upcoming opponents, however, will enter with the advantage of having prepared for original matchups.
While Johnson, Stone, and Smith were expected to compete, their exits highlight the unpredictable nature of tournament play. Smith’s calf injury, in particular, raises concerns about his availability for future events.
What’s Next
With these sudden changes, the revised matches could bring unexpected results. The new pairings will face higher-seeded opponents, making their progression a challenge. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on how these adjustments influence the competition at the Courts of McKinney.
News in Brief: Three Withdrawals Reshape Men’s Doubles Matchups
Three players withdrew from the CIBC Texas Open men’s doubles event on Saturday, affecting the Round of 32 matchups. Their withdrawals due to illness and injury led to new teams advancing, changing the tournament dynamics and setting up unexpected battles against seeded opponents at Courts of McKinney.