Veolia Bristol Open Men’s Singles Draw: The PPA Tour is back as the Veolia Bristol Open kicks off on Wednesday, August 6, at the Bristol Sportsplex in Tennessee. Big names like Federico Staksrud, Ben Johns, and Jack Sock are set to compete in men’s singles. With a tough draw and rising talent, fans can expect intense battles throughout the event.
Top Seed Looks to Dominate
Federico Staksrud enters as the number one seed in men’s singles. His path to the quarterfinals appears favorable. There, he may face Ben Johns in what could be one of the most exciting matches of the tournament.
Ben Johns is seeded fifth and may have a tough start. He’ll first face the winner of the match between Max Freeman and James Ignatowich. That early challenge could test his rhythm and form from the very beginning.
Hunter Johnson Has a Challenging Path
Hunter Johnson is the second seed but faces a much harder road. To make it to the final, he would likely have to defeat several strong players:
Zane Ford, seeded 13th, in the Round of 16
Christian Alshon, seeded 7th, in the quarterfinals
Connor Garnett, seeded 3rd, in the semifinals
Each of these matches could be very close and difficult to win.
Upsets Are Likely
Men’s singles often brings surprises, and lower seeds have a history of deep runs. A few names to keep an eye on include:
Jack Sock, seeded 10th
Gabe Tardio, seeded 12th
John Lucian Goins, seeded 19th
Alex Crum, seeded 36th
All four have the potential to pull off upsets and shake up the bracket.
What Fans Should Expect
With the end of the MLP regular season, the spotlight now shifts back to the PPA Tour. The Veolia Bristol Open promises high-energy matches and unexpected turns in men’s singles. Viewers can stream all matches live on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App. With so many strong players and a packed draw, the competition should be fierce.
News in Brief: Veolia Bristol Open Men’s Singles Draw
The Veolia Bristol Open starts August 6 in Tennessee as the PPA Tour resumes. Federico Staksrud leads the men’s singles field. A key match may see him face Ben Johns in the quarterfinals. With strong lower seeds, fans can expect many upsets. All matches stream live on Pickleballtv and its app.