Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships Men’s Doubles Draw: Dave Fleming revealed the men’s doubles draw for the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships in the latest Draw Reveal Show presented by Ensure. The event, hosted in Atlanta, showcases top-ranked teams, exciting reunions, and key matchups as players prepare to battle for the title.
The favorites, Andrei Daescu and Christian Alshon, known as “Team Power Forward,” hold an impressive 21-2 record. Their path to the final may include Julian Arnold and Callie Smith in the Round of 16, Jaume Martinez Vich and Pablo Tellez in the quarterfinals, and a major test against Ben Johns and Gabriel Tardio in the semifinals.
“They are unbelievably good. Can they make it all the way to the final? Let’s look at their Insure Max Protein projected path.” – (fleming)
Top Seeds and Early Challenges
Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud are the top-seeded team. They have been strong in Major League Pickleball (MLP) and aim to carry that energy into this tournament.
“They’re going to bring all that positivity to Atlanta.” – (fleming)
One of their early opponents could be Austin Gridley and Rafa Hewett, which promises an exciting and loud showdown.
“Can you imagine how loud that match is going to be if it happens?” – (fleming)
Another strong duo, JW Johnson and CJ Klinger, are back as “Team Chill.” CJ Klinger missed a past event due to illness.
“We were just so sad for CJ… He couldn’t play. He was heartbroken.” – (fleming)
This team is now healthy and expected to make a strong push.
Mid-Seeded Teams and Notable Pairings
The ninth seed, Joshua “Cliff” and Tyson McGuffin, is another team to watch. Jimmy “Big Papa Jimmy” Miller is teaming with Collin Johns as the sixth seed.
Hunter Johnson and Quang Duong return as the 11th seed after being unable to play together previously due to Hunter Johnson’s finger injury.
“They’re back together.” – (fleming)
Ben Johns and Gabriel Tardio, one of the hottest teams, are projected to face Matt Wright and Riley Newman if both teams advance. Wright and Newman were a well-known duo who recently reunited.
“They were never ever ever cue your Tay getting back together. And then they did.” – (fleming)
As the eighth seed, Wright and Newman could be a major threat in the tournament.
Underdogs and Comebacks
Utah Black Diamonds players Connor Garnett and Tyler Loong are the tenth seed. Jaume Martinez Vich and Pablo Tellez come in as the seventh seed. Another returning duo, Jay Devilliers and Augie Ge, are the 12th seed. Jay Devilliers looks fully recovered and was seen using a new Yola paddle.
“He had some extra spark in Columbus.” – (fleming)
What’s at Stake
The men’s doubles competition at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships brings together veteran champions, young stars, and comeback stories. As the draw unfolds, teams are ready for high-stakes matchups and new rivalries.
Fans can expect loud crowds, thrilling rallies, and possible upsets. The championship will reveal if “Team Power Forward” can maintain their dominance or if another pair rises to the occasion.
News in Brief: Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships Men’s Doubles Draw
Dave Fleming revealed the men’s doubles draw for the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. Top teams like Andrei Daescu and Christian Alshon face a tough path. Ben Johns and Gabriel Tardio, plus a reunited Matt Wright and Riley Newman, add to the drama in Atlanta.