Dylan Frazier and Alexander Crum came from behind in the third game of their matches on Wednesday to advance to the men’s singles Round of 16 at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein. The matches were held at Life Time Peachtree Corners.
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Frazier Stuns Donald Young with Late Run
Dylan Frazier, the No. 9 seed, faced a tough challenge from Donald Young, the No. 25 seed. In the final game, Dylan Frazier trailed 4-9. But he stayed calm and scored seven points in a row to win the match and move on to the next round. His win keeps one of the tournament’s top seeds in the running.
Crum Fights Back Once Again
Alexander Crum, seeded No. 65, proved his upset win in the Round of 64 was no fluke. After defeating No. 1 seed Federico Staksrud earlier in the week, he was down again in Game 3 against Mota Alhouni, the No. 27 seed.
This time, Alexander Crum was behind 3-7. But just like Dylan Frazier, he made a comeback and won the match to book a spot in the Round of 16.
What’s Next for the Winners
Dylan Frazier will face either Cason Campbell or Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez on Thursday. Alexander Crum is set to play against Zane Navratil. The winners of those matches will move on to the quarterfinals.
Why These Wins Matter
Dylan Frazier and Alexander Crum showed strong mental toughness and skill in tough situations. Their comeback wins added excitement to the tournament and proved that no lead is ever safe. With more matches to come, both players will try to keep their momentum going.
News in Brief: Dylan Frazier and Alexander Crum
Dylan Frazier and Alexander Crum advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships after Game 3 comebacks on Wednesday. Frazier beat Donald Young with a 7-point streak. Crum, who upset Federico Staksrud earlier, came back from 3-7 to defeat Mota Alhouni.