The CIBC Texas Open presented by Fasenra saw top-ranked men’s doubles teams advance to the Round of 16 on Saturday at Courts of McKinney in McKinney, Texas. No. 1 seeds Federico Staksrud and Christian Alshon led the charge with a dominant straight-game victory.
Staksrud and Alshon Dominate Early
Staksrud and Alshon faced No. 26 seeds Spencer Smith and Mota Alhouni in their opening match. The top-ranked duo showed their skill and control, winning convincingly 11-3, 11-2 to secure their place in the next round. Their strong start sets them up as favorites heading deeper into the tournament.
Other Top Teams Secure Victories
Several other high-seeded teams also moved forward in the competition. No. 2 seeds Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio overcame Anderson Scarpa and Greg Dow to continue their campaign. Meanwhile, No. 4 seeds Hayden Patriquin and Pablo Tellez defeated Mohaned Alhouni and Chuck Taylor to earn their Round of 16 spot.
Other advancing teams include:
- No. 11 Max Freeman and Riley Newman (def. No. 41 Thomas Yu and Sammy Lee)
- No. 12 Hunter Johnson and Julian Arnold (def. No. 22 Daniel De La Rosa and Martin Emmrich)
- No. 14 Noe Khlif and Jay Devilliers (def. No. 17 Blaine Hovenier and AJ Koller)
- No. 23 Todd Fought and Michael Loyd (def. No. 15 Donald Young and Travis Rettenmaier)
Tournament Outlook
With the Round of 16 set, competition is expected to intensify as top-seeded teams prepare for their next matchups. Staksrud and Alshon remain strong contenders, but challengers like Johns and Tardio are also poised for deep runs.
News in Brief: Federico Staksrud and Christian Alshon
The top-seeded men’s doubles teams advanced to the Round of 16 at the CIBC Texas Open in McKinney, Texas. Federico Staksrud and Christian Alshon dominated their match, while other high-ranked duos, including Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio, secured victories. The competition is heating up as the tournament progresses.
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