Orange County Cup Men’s Doubles Preview: The PPA Tour returns on June 16 with the Select Medical Orange County Cup in California. The spotlight is on men’s doubles. The top four teams—Gabe Tardio and Ben Johns, Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin, Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu, and CJ Klinger and JW Johnson—are expected to reach the semifinals. These teams are the strongest right now and are seeded #1 through #4.
Tardio and Johns could face Alshon and Daescu in one semifinal. Staksrud and Patriquin could meet Klinger and Johnson in the other. These matchups would bring the best players head-to-head. Most fans believe these teams will not lose before that stage.
Early Matchups and Rising Teams to Watch
Other teams will still try to shake things up. Dylan Frazier and Dekel Bar are the #5 seeds. They are set to play Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin in the quarterfinals. It will be a tough match, but many still expect the top four to win.
One exciting early game is between Zane Navratil and Zane Ford (#14) and Eric Oncins and DJ Young (#18) in the round of 32. Fans are eager for this showdown. The prediction is simple: “That will be a great match (I’m picking Oncins/Young).”
Another pair to keep an eye on is Hunter Johnson and Augie Ge. They are seeded #10. This is a new team with promise. Ge plays steady and smart, while Johnson is known for his singles game. “Johnson has not had top 20 results, but he is a top 20 talent. Perhaps playing with the ever-steady Ge is what Johnson needs to have a breakthrough event in doubles to go with his singles success.”
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Why This Tournament Matters
This tournament could show how strong the top teams really are. If all four make the semifinals, it proves they are still ahead of the rest. But if someone like Johnson and Ge pull off an upset, it could shake up the rankings.
Fans will be watching closely to see if the “Big Four” stay on top—or if a new team surprises everyone.
News in Brief: Orange County Cup Men’s Doubles Preview
The PPA Tour returns June 16 with the Select Medical Orange County Cup. The top four men’s doubles teams are expected to reach the semifinals. A key early match features Zane Navratil and Zane Ford vs. Eric Oncins and DJ Young. Hunter Johnson and Augie Ge could be a surprise team.