Underdogs Push Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu: Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu, the No. 3 seeds, started their run at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships with a hard-fought win over Zane Ford and Tam Trinh on Wednesday. They won the match in three games, 11-8, 9-11, 11-4, at Life Time Peachtree Corners.
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Strong Start Meets Resistance
Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu were expected to win their opening match. However, Zane Ford and Tam Trinh, seeded No. 32, pushed the favorites to a third game. The match saw unexpected moments, with Ford and Trinh playing in a wild, unpredictable style.
Ford and Trinh won the second game 11-9, but the top team stayed calm. In the third game, Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu found their rhythm and closed it out 11-4.
Daescu Talks About the Match
Andrei Daescu shared his thoughts after the match. He admitted it was not his best day but praised how the team stayed focused.
“You’ve just gotta stay solid, trust your game, trust that you’re playing percentage pickleball, and that’s what we did. It definitely wasn’t my best day playing out there level-wise, but Christian and I competed well together. We knew that as long as we stayed solid and put the ball in the right places, then things were gonna go our way.” – (Daescu)
Next Match Ahead
With the win, Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu move on to the Round of 16. They will face the No. 13 seeds, Julian Arnold and Pat Smith, on Thursday. It will be a tougher test as they look to advance further in the tournament.
What This Win Means
This early match showed that even top teams must stay sharp. Alshon and Andrei Daescu handled the pressure and came out on top. Their teamwork and focus helped them move forward. Now, they prepare to take on stronger opponents in the next round.
News in Brief: Underdogs Push Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu
Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu won a tough three-game match over Zane Ford and Tam Trinh at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. The No. 3 seeds will now face Julian Arnold and Pat Smith in the Round of 16. Daescu credited steady play and teamwork for their opening win.