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Top Seeds Federico Staksrud and Hunter Johnson Brace for Quarterfinal Showdowns in North Carolina Open Thriller

Quarterfinal Showdowns in North Carolina Open: The men’s singles quarterfinal matchups are locked in at the Veolia North Carolina Open, with top seeds advancing at Cary Tennis Park. No. 1 Federico Staksrud and No. 2 Hunter Johnson remain in contention, while lower-seeded players like No. 20 Aanik Lohani and No. 17 Zane Ford also made the final eight.

Quarterfinal Matchups Announced

The competition has narrowed to eight players, setting up these key quarterfinal duels:

Top Seeds Face Tough Challenges

Staksrud, the tournament’s top seed, will battle No. 7 Dylan Frazier, a consistent performer on the tour. Johnson, the second seed, goes up against No. 10 Roscoe Bellamy in a match that could be tightly contested.

Tardio and Lohani, both outside the top 10, have fought their way through to the final eight. Meanwhile, Ford, the No. 17 seed, will try to keep his run alive against Martinez Vich, the fifth seed.

What’s Next in the Tournament

With the quarterfinals set, the stakes are higher than ever. Each player is now just three wins away from claiming the title. The winners will advance to the semifinals, moving one step closer to championship glory.

News in Brief: Quarterfinal Showdowns in North Carolina Open

The men’s singles quarterfinals are set at the Veolia North Carolina Open. No. 1 Federico Staksrud and No. 2 Hunter Johnson lead the final eight, while No. 20 Aanik Lohani and No. 17 Zane Ford have also made deep runs. The quarterfinals will determine the semifinal matchups.

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