Tyson McGuffin and Dekel Bar, the No. 4 seeds in the men’s doubles bracket at the 2025 PPA Tour: Veolia North Carolina Open, advanced to the quarterfinals with a straight-game win over Brandon French and Wyatt Stone on Friday.
Strong Start and Late Surge Seal the Win
McGuffin and Bar appeared in full control early, taking Game 1, 11-5, and quickly jumping to a 7-1 lead in Game 2. However, Brandon French’s speedups off the bounce helped French and Stone claw back into the match, eventually tying the score at 9-9.
Despite the pressure, McGuffin and Bar kept their composure and closed out the contest 11-5, 11-9 without the need for a third game.
Quarterfinal Spot Secured
With the win, McGuffin and Bar move one step closer to the finals and will now face the winner of Jay Devilliers/Pablo Tellez (No. 7 seeds) vs. Connor Garnett/Tyler Loong (No. 11 seeds) for a place in the semifinals.
This quarterfinal matchup is expected to be one of the most competitive of the tournament, as all potential opponents are ranked in the top 15.
Intense Action at Cary Tennis Park
The PPA Tour: Veolia North Carolina Open, held at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, North Carolina, runs from April 1–6, 2025. It features professional and amateur competitions, with top-ranked pros.
Live matches are streamed from over a dozen amateur courts, and attendance continues to grow as fans flock to watch elite-level pickleball.
What’s Next for McGuffin and Bar
McGuffin and Bar’s experience and teamwork proved crucial against the underdog duo of French and Stone. With their quarterfinal match ahead, the No. 4 seeds remain a favorite to advance deep into the tournament and potentially vie for the championship title.
News in Brief: Tyson McGuffin and Dekel Bar
Tyson McGuffin and Dekel Bar defeated Brandon French and Wyatt Stone 11-5, 11-9 to advance to the men’s doubles quarterfinals at the Veolia North Carolina Open. They held off a late comeback and will face either Devilliers/Tellez or Garnett/Loong next.
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