Brandon French and Wyatt Stone Upset Victory: Brandon French and Wyatt Stone defeated Donald Young and Travis Rettenmaier 11-7, 11-5 on Men’s and Women’s Doubles Day at the Veolia North Carolina Open, becoming the first team to reach the Round of 16 at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, North Carolina.
Doubles Action Kicks Off in North Carolina
The No. 19 seeds, French and Stone, began their campaign in strong form against the No. 16-seeded duo of Young and Rettenmaier. Their straight-sets win marked the opening result of the tournament’s doubles bracket, setting the tone for the day’s competitive matchups.
Held at the Cary Tennis Park, the Veolia North Carolina Open has drawn top talent from around the country. Men’s and Women’s Doubles Day is one of the most anticipated parts of the event.
Next Up: A Tough Challenge Ahead
French and Stone will next face either the No. 4 seeds Tyson McGuffin and Dekel Bar or No. 36 seeds Jonathan Truong and David Bieger in the Round of 16. That match will be determined later in the day as opening rounds continue.
With their early win, French and Stone gain momentum going into what promises to be a difficult next round. The match between McGuffin/Bar and Truong/Bieger could have major implications for how the bracket plays out.
What It Means Going Forward
The quick win puts French and Stone in a strong position. Advancing early gives them more time to rest before the next round. If they can carry this form forward, they could be a surprise team to watch deep into the tournament.
As matches continue, fans can expect more high-level action from the country’s top doubles teams at the Cary Tennis Park.
News in Brief: Brandon French and Wyatt Stone Upset Victory
Brandon French and Wyatt Stone defeated Donald Young and Travis Rettenmaier 11-7, 11-5 at the Veolia North Carolina Open in Cary, NC. They’re the first team into the Round of 16 and will face either Tyson McGuffin/Dekel Bar or Jonathan Truong/David Bieger next in the men’s doubles competition.