Jay Devilliers Shocks Top Seeds: Jay Devilliers moved into the men’s singles quarterfinals on Thursday morning at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein. The event is taking place at Life Time Peachtree Corners. Jay Devilliers, ranked No. 35, beat No. 11 seed Gabe Tardio in straight games, 11-9, 11-3.
This win follows a strong performance on Wednesday, where Jay Devilliers defeated No. 5 seed Jaume Martinez Vich in a tough three-game match. He carried that momentum into Thursday’s round and showed solid control throughout.
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Devilliers Keeps the Pressure On
Jay Devilliers kept his energy high from the start. In the first game, Gabe Tardio pushed hard, but Devilliers stayed focused and closed it out 11-9. The second game was much smoother for Devilliers, as he pulled ahead early and finished with an 11-3 win.
His play was steady, and he didn’t give Gabe Tardio many chances to make a comeback. With smart shots and strong movement, Jay Devilliers looked sharp on the court.
Quarterfinal Opponent Still to Be Decided
Jay Devilliers now waits to see who he will face next. His quarterfinal match on Friday will be against either No. 3 seed Connor Garnett or No. 16 seed Pablo Tellez, depending on the result of their upcoming match.
With back-to-back wins against top-seeded players, Jay Devilliers is showing he’s a strong contender in Atlanta. His recent form could help him go even deeper into the tournament.
News in Brief: Jay Devilliers Shocks Top Seeds
Jay Devilliers beat Gabe Tardio 11-9, 11-3 on Thursday morning at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. The match was held at Life Time Peachtree Corners. Devilliers, seeded No. 35, now moves to the quarterfinals, where he will play either Connor Garnett or Pablo Tellez on Friday.