Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio Pickleball Victory: Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio won the men’s doubles crown at the PPA Tour Bristol Open on August 10, 2025, in Bristol, Tennessee. They defeated No. 6 seeds Jaume Martinez Vich and Matt Wright in straight games, 11-1, 11-6, 11-2, to claim their fourth title as a team.
Dominant Performance in the Final
After being pushed to a deciding game in the semifinals by Riley Newman and Jay Devilliers, Johns and Tardio delivered their best play on Sunday. Johns controlled the court with pinpoint backhand attacks, while Tardio’s quick counters on the right side kept the pressure on.
“He definitely makes my life so much easier,”. “I feel like I’m barely playing, so it’s great to have him on my side.”(Gabe Tardio)
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Martinez Vich and Wright’s Strong Run
Despite the loss, Jaume Martinez Vich and Matt Wright impressed fans with their journey to the final. They secured back-to-back three-game wins over No. 2 seeds Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin, and No. 11 seeds Tyson McGuffin and Max Freeman. Martinez Vich’s unpredictable offense and Wright’s skillful play proved tough for opponents to handle.
“It’s truly impressive. I’ve played him for many years—he’s an awesome player and an awesome guy—so it was just really fun to see him in another final,”. “I hope to see him in some more, and I hope I’m still moving that well at 48.”
Ben Johns said about Matt Wright
Looking Ahead
With this win, Gabe Tardio now sits at a career-best No. 3 in the PPA men’s doubles rankings. The team’s strong chemistry and consistent results suggest they could be contenders for more titles this season.
News in Brief: Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio Pickleball Victory
Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio won the men’s doubles title at the PPA Tour Bristol Open on August 10, 2025, in Bristol, Tennessee. They beat Jaume Martinez Vich and Matt Wright 11-1, 11-6, 11-2, securing their fourth title together and boosting Tardio to a career-high No. 3 ranking.