Red Rock Open Men’s Doubles: The Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open saw no upsets in the men’s doubles Round of 32, as all top seeds advanced comfortably. However, #1 seeds Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin faced a strong challenge in the Round of 16, needing to dig deep to secure their win over AJ Koller and Utah native Spencer Smith in a tight two-game match.
Staksrud and Patriquin Tested in Round of 16
In what was expected to be a routine win for the top seeds, AJ Koller and Spencer Smith pushed hard in game one, bringing the score to 9-9 with some tense exchanges. Despite their effort, Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin managed to close the game 11-9 before sealing the match with an 11-4 victory in game two.
Round of 32 Sees No Surprises
Earlier in the day, the men’s doubles Round of 32 went exactly as seedings predicted, with every top team moving forward. Unlike past tournaments where early upsets have shaken up the bracket, the favorites stood firm, ensuring a stacked Round of 16 filled with high-level matchups.
News in Brief: Red Rock Open Men’s Doubles
At the Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open, the men’s doubles Round of 32 ended with all top seeds advancing. #1 seeds Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin overcame a tough first game in their Round of 16 match against AJ Koller and Spencer Smith, winning 11-9, 11-4.
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