The PPA Tour returns to the East Coast for the Veolia North Carolina Open, the first tournament of April. Starting Tuesday, the event will feature a modified traditional draw, with one event per day leading up to the quarterfinals. With an entire field of top pros, exhilarating matchups are expected.
Men’s Doubles Bracket
Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio returned but entered as the #2 seed. The top-seeded duo is Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin, who earned silver at the recent Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open. Gold medalists Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu are seeded third.
Seeding is key, as Johns and Tardio could face Alshon and Daescu in the semifinals, while Staksrud and Patriquin have a smoother path to the final. If the seeds hold, they will meet #4 Tyson McGuffin and Dekel Bar in the semis. Other strong teams in the bottom half include #5 JW Johnson and CJ Klinger, as well as #8 Dylan Frazier and Eric Oncins.
Exciting Early-Round Matchups
Several key matchups will take place early. In the round of 32, #11 Tyler Loong and Connor Garnett will battle #18 Spencer Smith and AJ Koller. Smith and Koller nearly upset Staksrud and Patriquin at Red Rock, proving they can challenge top teams.
Another anticipated clash is between Staksrud and Patriquin and #33 Zane Ford and Tom Evans. While an upset is unlikely, Ford and Evans play a high-energy game that promises an entertaining showdown.
Looking Ahead
With top players returning and competitive matchups set, the Veolia North Carolina Open is shaping up to be a must-watch tournament. Staksrud and Patriquin could dominate the top half, while the bottom half promises tough battles. Fans can expect a thrilling contest all the way to the finals.
News in Brief: Veolia North Carolina Open
The Veolia North Carolina Open starts Tuesday, featuring a modified traditional draw. Top men’s doubles seeds include Staksrud/Patriquin, Johns/Tardio, and Alshon/Daescu. Key early matchups include Loong/Garnett vs. Smith/Koller and Staksrud/Patriquin vs. Ford/Evans. The tournament promises intense battles leading up to the finals.