Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio Seek Semifinal Revenge: The 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein continue on Friday at Life Time Peachtree Corners with a semifinal match set between Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio against Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu. Both teams advanced after winning their quarterfinal matches in straight games.
Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio defeated Riley Newman and Matt Wright 11-3, 11-6, while Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu beat Jay Devilliers and Augie Ge 11-6, 11-4. This will be the second meeting of the year between the two pairs.
Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu previously won their only encounter against Johns and Tardio in a long five-game final at February’s Carvana Mesa Cup. Fans can expect a close and exciting match in the Georgia capital on Saturday.
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Tournament Overview
The 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships brings top players to Life Time Peachtree Corners in Georgia. The event is a chance for the best doubles teams to compete for titles and ranking points. Johns/Tardio and Alshon/Daescu are strong teams with solid performances so far.
Quarterfinal Results
Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio showed strong teamwork to win 11-3, 11-6 over Riley Newman and Matt Wright. Their quick and clean victory set them up well for the semifinals.
Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu also played well, defeating Jay Devilliers and Augie Ge 11-6, 11-4. Their win was solid, giving them confidence for their upcoming match.
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What to Watch Next
Saturday’s semifinal will be a key match between two skilled teams who have already faced each other this year. Alshon and Daescu hold the edge with their earlier win, but Johns and Tardio will be ready to challenge them again.
The winner will advance to the final, moving closer to winning the championship. Fans should expect a competitive and thrilling game in Atlanta.
News in Brief: Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio Seek Semifinal Revenge
At the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships, Ben Johns/Gabe Tardio and Christian Alshon/Andrei Daescu won their quarterfinal matches in straight games. Johns/Tardio beat Riley Newman/Matt Wright 11-3, 11-6. Alshon/Daescu won against Jay Devilliers/Augie Ge 11-6, 11-4. They will meet in the semifinals Saturday.