Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio Set for Intense Battles: Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio, along with Milan Rane and Eric Oncins, both earned three-game wins on Tuesday afternoon to move into the mixed doubles Round of 32 at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein. They will now face each other on Wednesday for a place in the Round of 16.
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Strong Comebacks Power Both Teams
The mixed doubles matches took place at Life Time Peachtree Corners, where both winning teams needed three games to advance.
Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio, the No. 8 seeds, dropped the first game against Hannah Blatt and Yuta Funemizu, who were seeded No. 58. But Irvine and Tardio quickly bounced back, dominating the next two games to win 8-11, 11-1, 11-4.
Milan Rane and Eric Oncins also fought back after losing their opening game. Seeded No. 28, they defeated No. 37 seeds Tamaryn Emmrich and Michael Loyd with a 7-11, 11-5, 11-2 victory.
Wednesday Showdown Set
Both winning pairs now prepare to face each other in the next round. The match between Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio versus Milan Rane and Eric Oncins will determine who moves into the Round of 16.
Their upcoming clash is one of the most anticipated of the early rounds. It puts a top-seeded team against a strong challenger who proved they can handle pressure.
Eyes on the Prize
These matches are part of the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships, a major event that brings together top pickleball players. Winning on this stage can boost a team’s confidence and ranking. As Irvine and Tardio take on Rane and Oncins, fans will watch closely to see which duo rises to the occasion and moves one step closer to the title.
News in Brief: Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio Set for Intense Battles
Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio, and Milan Rane and Eric Oncins, won tough three-game matches Tuesday at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. The two teams now meet Wednesday in a head-to-head battle for a spot in the Round of 16 at Life Time Peachtree Corners.
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