Christian Alshon and Federico Staksrud Hold Strong for Finals: Christian Alshon and Federico Staksrud secured a spot in the men’s doubles final at the CIBC Texas Open presented by Fasenra, defeating Hayden Patriquin and Pablo Tellez 11-3, 8-11, 11-3 in the semifinals at Courts of McKinney in McKinney, Texas.
The top-seeded duo started strong, dominating the opening game. They looked in control when they jumped to a 7-1 lead in the second set, but Patriquin and Tellez mounted an impressive comeback, finishing on a 10-1 run to force a third game.
Responding to Adversity
Despite losing momentum in the second game, Alshon and Staksrud quickly regained control in the decider. Capitalizing on unforced errors from their opponents, they pulled away to claim the match and earn their second consecutive finals appearance as a team.
Windy conditions made play difficult for all competitors, requiring extra focus and effort. Staksrud emphasized the importance of movement in such conditions.
“You’ve gotta truly want it and bring a lot of energy and a lot of legs,”. “The legs are especially important today just because the ball is moving up until the last second with the wind, so it’s a lot of extra movement.”(Federico Staksrud)
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Championship Sunday Awaits
Alshon and Staksrud will face either No. 2 seeds Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio or No. 3 seeds Andrei Daescu and Dylan Frazier in the final. Both Alshon and Staksrud will also compete against each other in the men’s singles final, setting up an exciting Championship Sunday.
News in Brief: Christian Alshon and Federico Staksrud Hold Strong for Finals
Christian Alshon and Federico Staksrud reached the men’s doubles final at the CIBC Texas Open with a hard-fought win over Hayden Patriquin and Pablo Tellez. Windy conditions played a key role in the match. They will face either Ben Johns/Gabe Tardio or Andrei Daescu/Dylan Frazier for the title.
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