Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin will take on Tyson McGuffin and Dekel Bar in the men’s doubles semifinals at the 2025 PPA Tour: North Carolina Open, following commanding wins on Friday afternoon at Cary Tennis Park.
Both teams delivered dominant straight-game victories to punch their tickets to Semifinal Saturday, setting up a thrilling battle with a gold medal match spot at stake.
Dominant Wins Secure Semifinal Spots
Top-seeded Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin opened the day’s quarterfinals with an 11-4, 11-5 victory over No. 6 seeds Noe Khlif and Collin Johns. Their consistency and aggressive net play helped them control both games from the start.
Soon after, Tyson McGuffin and Dekel Bar, the No. 4 seeds, continued their strong run by beating No. 11 seeds Connor Garnett and Tyler Loong with an 11-3, 11-5 scoreline. Their experience and shot-making proved too much for the Utah Black Diamonds pair.
Saturday Showdown Looms
With both duos showing strong chemistry and firepower, their semifinal clash promises to be one of the highlights of the weekend. A win on Saturday will place one of them in the men’s doubles championship final, scheduled for Championship Sunday.
Staksrud and Patriquin bring a mix of youth and finesse, while McGuffin and Bar offer veteran experience and powerful play—making their matchup one to watch.
News in Brief: Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin
Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin will face Tyson McGuffin and Dekel Bar in the men’s doubles semifinal after both teams earned convincing wins Friday at the Veolia North Carolina Open.