The PPA Tour Asia MB Vietnam Open 2025 brought exciting men’s doubles action to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from September 4 to September 7. Players from Vietnam, Australia, the United States, India, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Great Britain competed in the quarterfinals, with several teams moving closer to the championship title.
Local Talent Makes Its Mark
Vietnamese player Phuc Huynh, teaming with Australian Mitchell Hargreaves, scored a big win against local duo Hoang Nam Ly and Giang Trinh. After losing the first game 6-11, they came back strong to take the next two games 11-4 and 11-4, securing their spot in the semifinals.
Australian Duo Dominates
Australian players Joseph Wild and George Wall earned a strong quarterfinal victory over Louis Laville of the United States and Freddie Powell of Great Britain. Wild and Wall controlled the match, winning in straight games with scores of 11-2 and 11-3.
International Pair Falls Short
The team of Prycen Haas from the United States and Aryaan Bhatia from India struggled in their quarterfinal matchup. They were defeated by Hong Kit Wong of Hong Kong and Eunggwon Kim of South Korea. The winners played with consistency, closing out the match 11-5 and 11-4.
Significance of the Results
The results showed a balance of local and international success. Vietnam’s presence in the later rounds underscored the sport’s growth in the country, while teams from Australia and Asia demonstrated strong performances against more experienced competitors. The tournament continues to highlight pickleball’s global reach, with new rivalries forming across continents.
News in Brief: Pro Men’s Doubles Pickleball Showdown
The PPA Tour Asia MB Vietnam Open 2025 men’s doubles quarterfinals in Ho Chi Minh City saw big wins from Mitchell Hargreaves and Phuc Huynh, Joseph Wild and George Wall, and the duo of Hong Kit Wong and Eunggwon Kim. Teams from Vietnam, Australia, and Asia advanced to the semifinals.
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