JW Johnson and CJ Klinger secured the bronze medal in the men’s doubles event at the 2025 Select Medical Orange County Cup on Championship Sunday. The tournament took place at Life Time Rancho San Clemente in Southern California. They defeated Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu in straight games, 11-3, 11-5.
The match was part of the PPA Tour and featured top-seeded teams. JW Johnson and CJ Klinger, the No. 4 seeds, played a strong and steady game against the No. 3 seeds, Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu. Their teamwork and court awareness helped them control the match from start to finish.
Strong Performance from Johnson and Klinger
In the first game, JW Johnson and CJ Klinger took an early lead and never looked back. Their quick shots and sharp angles gave Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu little time to react. The first game ended with a convincing 11-3 score.
The second game followed a similar pattern. Though Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu tried to close the gap, JW Johnson and CJ Klinger stayed focused and continued to put pressure on their opponents. With solid communication and placement, they wrapped up the match with an 11-5 win.
About the Event
The Select Medical Orange County Cup is one of the major tournaments on the 2025 PPA Tour calendar. It brings together top professional pickleball players for high-level competition. The men’s doubles draw included some of the strongest teams in the sport, making every medal hard-earned.
What the Win Means
This bronze medal adds another highlight to the careers of JW Johnson and CJ Klinger. Beating a talented team like Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu in two games shows how well they are playing together. Their performance signals they are strong contenders for future podium finishes this season.
News in Brief: JW Johnson and CJ Klinger
JW Johnson and CJ Klinger won the bronze medal at the 2025 Select Medical Orange County Cup in Southern California. They beat Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu 11-3, 11-5 in men’s doubles. The match was held at Life Time Rancho San Clemente as part of the PPA Tour.
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