PPA Tour Veolia Cincinnati Showcase Matchups: The Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero continues Wednesday with Round of 32 play across all five pro events. Fans can expect exciting battles as top seeds and rising players clash for a spot in the next round.
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Federico Staksrud Seeks Breakthrough
One of the day’s biggest matchups features No. 2 seed Federico Staksrud against No. 32 seed Alex Crum in men’s singles. This will be their third meeting in 2025. Alex Crum has won both earlier matches, and Federico Staksrud will look to earn his first win against him. Staksrud is also aiming for his first tournament title since January.
Mixed Doubles Clash Draws Attention
The mixed doubles draw highlights No. 14 seeds Kate Fahey and Tyson McGuffin taking on No. 19 seeds Mari Humberg and CJ Klinger. This marks only the second event for Kate Fahey and Tyson McGuffin as partners. Meanwhile, Mari Humberg and CJ Klinger have played together for most of this year, giving them more experience as a pair. A win would move them to the Round of 16, where a possible match against top seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns awaits.
Men’s Doubles Teams Reunite
In men’s doubles, Noe Khlif and Rafa Hewett reunite as the No. 12 seeds. They last played together in February. Earlier this year, they reached the quarterfinals at The Masters and the semifinals at the Tucson Open. On Wednesday, they will face No. 22 seeds Martin Emmrich and Michael Loyd.
Why It Matters
These matchups highlight strong rivalries, new partnerships, and returning teams. Wins on Wednesday could set up showdowns against some of the sport’s biggest names. For players like Federico Staksrud, Kate Fahey, and Tyson McGuffin, these matches are key steps toward building momentum and chasing titles.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Veolia Cincinnati Showcase Matchups
The PPA Cincinnati Showcase enters the Round of 32 on Wednesday. Key matches include Federico Staksrud vs. Alex Crum in men’s singles, Kate Fahey/Tyson McGuffin vs. Mari Humberg/CJ Klinger in mixed doubles, and Noe Khlif/Rafa Hewett reuniting in men’s doubles against Martin Emmrich/Michael Loyd.
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