No. 2 seeds Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio secured a hard-fought victory on Friday at the CIBC Texas Open presented by Fasenra, defeating No. 13 seeds Ryan Fu and Zane Navratil 11-5, 4-11, 12-10 in a nearly 50-minute match at Courts of McKinney in McKinney, Texas. The win moves them into the quarterfinals of the men’s doubles bracket.
The match was a test of resilience, with Johns and Tardio starting strong before Fu and Navratil responded with an impressive second-game win. The decisive third game remained close, but Johns and Tardio held their nerve to secure the victory and advance in the competition.
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Patriquin and Tellez Also Move On
No. 4 seeds Hayden Patriquin and Pablo Tellez also punched their ticket to the quarterfinals after a three-game battle against No. 14 seeds Jay Devilliers and Noe Khlif. Their performance solidifies their position as strong contenders in the bracket.
As the tournament progresses, all remaining teams will look to continue their push toward the championship, with each match bringing intense competition and high stakes.
News in Brief: Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio
Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio advanced to the Texas Open quarterfinals after a close 11-5, 4-11, 12-10 win over Ryan Fu and Zane Navratil. Hayden Patriquin and Pablo Tellez also moved on, winning in three games against Jay Devilliers and Noe Khlif. The competition continues at the Courts of McKinney.
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