JW Johnson and CJ Klinger Defeat Top Seeds: The 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein continued on Saturday at Life Time Peachtree Corners. JW Johnson and CJ Klinger defeated the top seeds Dylan Frazier and Dekel Bar with scores of 11-6, 11-13, and 11-8 in men’s doubles.
After splitting the first two closely fought games, Johnson and Klinger pulled ahead with a 7-4 lead in the final game. They kept their advantage to win the match after nearly ninety minutes on the court.
Strong Competition at Life Time Peachtree Corners
The tournament brings some of the best pickleball teams to compete in a fast-paced, exciting event. Johnson and Klinger, the No. 5 seeds, faced tough opponents in Frazier and Bar. Frazier and Bar are known for controlling the kitchen line and putting heavy pressure on their rivals.
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Patience Proves Key for Johnson and Klinger
JW Johnson explained the challenge of playing against Frazier and Bar’s style of play.
“We just had to dink quite a bit and be aware that they were gonna try and speed up because they’re both super long and would reach in at any opportunity. So, we just had to be patient with our attacks.” – (Johnson)
This approach helped Johnson and Klinger avoid mistakes and stay strong throughout the match. Their win over the higher-seeded team is an important step in the championship.
News in Brief: JW Johnson and CJ Klinger Defeat Top Seeds
JW Johnson and CJ Klinger upset No. 4 seeds Dylan Frazier and Dekel Bar in a tough match at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. The final score was 11-6, 11-13, 11-8. The tournament continues Saturday at Life Time Peachtree Corners with intense competition expected.