Dekel Bar and Dylan Frazier: The Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open men’s doubles semifinals are officially set, with the top four seeds successfully advancing to the next round. The competition remains fierce as the best teams in the tournament prepare for matchups on Semifinal Saturday.
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Staksrud and Patriquin Set to Face JW Johnson and Klinger
#1 seeds Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin have looked dominant throughout the tournament, and their next challenge comes against #4 seeds JW Johnson and CJ Klinger.
Staksrud and Patriquin had a tough quarterfinal battle but ultimately secured the win over Matt Wright and Jaume Martinez Vich (11-9, 11-9). Meanwhile, JW Johnson and CJ Klinger cruised through their quarterfinal match, dismantling Riley Newman and Augie Ge 11-5, 11-0.
This semifinal promises to be an exciting clash, with Staksrud and Patriquin’s experience going up against Johnson’s steady game and Klinger’s lefty advantage.
Alshon and Daescu Face Off Against Bar and Frazier
The second semifinal features #2 seeds Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu against #3 seeds Dekel Bar and Dylan Frazier. Bar and Frazier had to fight through a tough quarterfinal matchup against Jay Devilliers and Pablo Tellez, winning 12-10, 11-1 after a competitive first game.
Meanwhile, Alshon and Daescu continued their strong form, securing a quarterfinal victory over Hunter Johnson and Quang Duong without much resistance.
With Daescu’s power, Alshon’s creativity, Bar’s aggressive play, and Frazier’s consistency, this semifinal could turn into one of the most exciting matches of the tournament.
News in Brief: Dekel Bar and Dylan Frazier
The men’s doubles semifinals at the Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open are officially set. Top-seeded Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin will face #4 seeds JW Johnson and CJ Klinger, while #2 seeds Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu will battle #3 seeds Dekel Bar and Dylan Frazier. The top four teams remain in contention for Championship Sunday.
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