Ben Johns Shocks Fans: Ben Johns has withdrawn from men’s singles at the Veolia North Carolina Open. The tournament, set to take place this week, will proceed without the 26-year-old star in the singles bracket. Johns was seeded fourth in the event.
Johns recently traveled to Vietnam and China as part of JOOLA’s Pickleball Legends Tour. Following his international trip, he opted to step away from singles competition. Despite this, he remains scheduled to compete in men’s doubles with Gabe Tardio and mixed doubles alongside Anna Leigh Waters.
Key Withdrawals Impact the Tournament
Johns is not the only player pulling out ahead of the event. Several other notable names will be absent from their respective brackets. Gabe Joseph has withdrawn from all events, while Marshall Brown and Travis Rettenmaier will not compete in men’s singles. In the women’s singles category, Alix Truong and Lingwei Kong have also withdrawn.
Impact on the Competition
Johns’ withdrawal means he will not have the opportunity to defend his 2024 Triple Crown title in North Carolina, a feat he has not repeated since. His absence shakes up the singles draw and opens the door for other top competitors to capitalize on the opportunity.
While Johns remains in the doubles field, the overall player withdrawals could shift the dynamics of the tournament. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how these changes impact the results.
News in Brief: Ben Johns Shocks Fans
Ben Johns has withdrawn from men’s singles at the Veolia North Carolina Open following international travel. He will still compete in doubles events. Other withdrawals include Gabe Joseph, Marshall Brown, Alix Truong, Travis Rettenmaier, and Lingwei Kong. Johns’ absence shakes up the singles draw as the tournament gets underway.
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