Dylan Frazier and Andrei Daescu fought through a tough three-game match to advance to the Round of 16 at the CIBC Texas Open, presented by Fasenra. The No. 3 seeds battled past Zane Ford and Ivan Jakovljevic at the Courts of McKinney in McKinney, Texas, winning 11-5, 7-11, 11-3.
Hard-Fought Victory on Championship Court
Frazier and Daescu took an early lead, claiming the first game 11-5. However, Ford and Jakovljevic responded with a strong performance in the second, winning 11-7 to force a decisive third game. The No. 3 seeds regained momentum and dominated the final frame 11-3, securing their spot in the next round.
Other Top Seeds Advance
Several other highly ranked teams also moved forward in the men’s doubles bracket. No. 5 seeds Dekel Bar and Matt Wright defeated No. 32 seeds Cason Campbell and Aanik Lohani. No. 7 seeds CJ Klinger and JW Johnson won against No. 31 seeds Steve Deakin and Altaf Merchant. No. 8 seeds Tyson McGuffin and Quang Duong also progressed, eliminating No. 39 seeds Etienne Blaszkewycz and Tanner Tomassi.
What’s Next?
With the tournament heating up, the remaining teams will compete for a spot in the quarterfinals. The action continues at the Courts of McKinney, where players look to make their mark in one of the season’s premier pickleball events.
News in Brief: Dylan Frazier and Andrei Daescu
Dylan Frazier and Andrei Daescu overcame Zane Ford and Ivan Jakovljevic in a three-game battle to advance at the CIBC Texas Open. Other top-seeded teams, including Dekel Bar/Matt Wright, CJ Klinger/JW Johnson, and Tyson McGuffin/Quang Duong, also secured spots in the Round of 16.