John Lucian Goins Pickleball Triumph: John Lucian Goins advanced to his second straight Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour final after defeating No. 7 seed Jack Sock in the semifinals at the Walgreens Open on the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday. Goins, the No. 11 seed, secured the win in three games, 6-11, 11-3, 11-7.
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Goins Rallies in Deciding Game
The 17-year-old Goins faced early trouble in the final game, falling behind 0-6. However, he mounted a dramatic comeback, finishing on an 11-1 run to clinch the match. Sock, who struggled with leg cramps late in the game, was unable to slow Goins’ momentum.
A Surreal Experience for Goins
After the victory, Goins reflected on what it meant to compete against Jack Sock, a player he admired while growing up.
“It’s a surreal feeling, honestly. It’s just so cool, and I’m grateful for pickleball that I have this opportunity to play against someone I watched on TV playing tennis growing up. I mean, it’s just amazing.”(Jack Sock)
What Comes Next
With this win, John Lucian Goins will compete in the Walgreens Open championship match. The rising star’s back-to-back finals appearances on the PPA Tour highlight his rapid progress and growing presence in professional pickleball.
News in Brief: John Lucian Goins Pickleball Triumph
At the Walgreens Open in Las Vegas, 17-year-old John Lucian Goins beat No. 7 seed Jack Sock 6-11, 11-3, 11-7 in the men’s singles semifinal. After rallying from a 0-6 deficit in the deciding game, Goins advanced to his second straight PPA Tour final.
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