Epic Semifinal Showdowns: The stage is set for Semifinal Saturday at the 2025 PPA Tour: Veolia North Carolina Open in Cary, North Carolina, as four thrilling semifinal matchups in men’s and women’s doubles are now confirmed. The event features some of the sport’s biggest names, including top seeds and rising stars, all vying for a spot in the championship finals.
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Men’s Doubles Semifinals
In the men’s division, both semifinal matchups feature high stakes and elite talent:
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No. 1 Federico Staksrud / Hayden Patriquin vs. No. 4 Tyson McGuffin / Dekel Bar
Both teams enter this clash after dominant quarterfinal wins. Staksrud and Patriquin dispatched No. 6 seeds Noe Khlif and Collin Johns 11-4, 11-5, while McGuffin and Bar rolled past Connor Garnett and Tyler Loong 11-3, 11-5. The winner moves on to the gold medal match.
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No. 2 Ben Johns / Gabe Tardio vs. No. 8 Eric Oncins / Dylan Frazier
Johns and Tardio looked strong in their 11-7, 11-6 win over JW Johnson and CJ Klinger, but Oncins and Frazier are coming off a momentum-building upset over No. 3 seeds Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu in a thrilling three-game comeback.
Women’s Doubles Semifinals
In the women’s bracket, Saturday features two exciting matchups with powerhouse teams:
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No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters / Catherine Parenteau vs. No. 4 Lacy Schneemann / Parris Todd
Waters and Parenteau continued their formidable form with an 11-3, 11-7 win in the quarterfinals. Schneemann and Todd are also in top shape after dispatching Lea Jansen and Mari Humberg in straight games.
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No. 3 Jorja Johnson / Tyra Black vs. No. 6 Jackie Kawamoto / Jade Kawamoto
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Johnson and Black stayed sharp in an 11-8, 11-8 win over Meghan Dizon and Etta Tuionetoa. The Kawamoto sisters stunned No. 2 seeds Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher in a dramatic 2-11, 12-10, 11-4 comeback win and are aiming for another upset.
Championship Sunday Awaits
The winners of these four semifinal matches will punch their ticket to the gold medal finals on Championship Sunday, the culminating day of the PPA Veolia North Carolina Open.
With a blend of veteran experience and up-and-coming talent, fans can expect fast-paced action, close scores, and crowd-pleasing rallies.
News in Brief: Epic Semifinal Showdowns
The semifinal matchups are locked for men’s and women’s doubles at the 2025 Veolia North Carolina Open. Top seeds and rising contenders will face off on Saturday in Cary, North Carolina, with a spot in the championship finals at stake.