Ben Johns Pulls Off Thrilling Comeback: Ben Johns earned a hard-fought victory over Christian Alshon on Friday at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein. Johns won in straight games, 14-12, 11-8, to secure a spot in the men’s singles semifinals at Life Time Peachtree Corners.
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Intense First Game Sets the Tone
Ben Johns, seeded No. 4, faced a tough challenge in the first game. Christian Alshon, the No. 7 seed, jumped ahead 5-1 and had five game points, starting at 10-7. But Johns stayed calm, returning shots with precision and using smart moves to stay in the match.
Johns kept chasing down points in long rallies. After 33 minutes of back-and-forth action, he came back to win the first game 14-12.
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Johns Finishes Strong in Game Two
In the second game, Ben Johns started fast with an 8-3 lead. Christian Alshon made a strong push to tie the score at 8-8. For a moment, it looked like the match might go to a third game.
But Johns kept his focus, stepped up his game, and won the final points to close it out 11-8. The win means Johns moves into the semifinals, where he will face No. 2 seed Hunter Johnson.
What Comes Next
This win keeps Ben Johns in the title race at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. His next match against Hunter Johnson is expected to be tough, as both players are among the best in the tournament. Fans can expect a high-level battle on Saturday.
News in Brief: Ben Johns Pulls Off Thrilling Comeback
Ben Johns defeated Christian Alshon 14-12, 11-8 on Friday at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships in Peachtree Corners. The close first game lasted 33 minutes. Johns now advances to face Hunter Johnson in the men’s singles semifinals.