Samantha Parker and Yates Johnson pulled off a major upset on Mixed Doubles Day at the Veolia North Carolina Open, defeating No. 15 seeds Tyra Black and Max Freeman 11-5, 11-7 at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, North Carolina.
Unseeded Duo Makes Strong Start
Parker and Johnson, seeded No. 49, entered the match as underdogs. They wasted no time making an impact, taking control early and never letting go.
Their straight-game win over the higher-ranked Black and Freeman marked the first upset of the day. With confidence and momentum on their side, Parker and Johnson now move on to the Round of 32.
Next Opponents Still to Be Decided
Their next match will be against the winner of another opening-round contest. That matchup features Alix Truong and Jack Sock taking on Christine Trifunovic and Chuck Taylor.
Parker and Johnson will be watching closely to see who they’ll face next as they look to continue their surprising run in the tournament.
What Comes Next at the North Carolina Open
The win pushes Parker and Johnson into the spotlight as formidable players to watch. Their upset shows the depth of talent in the draw and sets the stage for more surprises as the tournament continues. All eyes will be on the upcoming matches at Cary Tennis Park.
News in Brief: Samantha Parker and Yates Johnson
At the Veolia North Carolina Open, Samantha Parker and Yates Johnson shocked No. 15 seeds Tyra Black and Max Freeman with an 11-5, 11-7 win. The No. 49 seeds move on to the Round of 32, where they will face either Truong/Sock or Trifunovic/Taylor in Cary, NC.
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