Jay Devilliers Riley Newman Cincinnati Doubles: Jay Devilliers and Riley Newman advanced to the Round of 16 at the Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero on Wednesday. The pair earned a two-game win over John Lucian G and Tom Protzek, closing out the match 11-6, 5-11, 11-9 in men’s doubles play.
Match Breakdown
The opening game went to Jay Devilliers and Riley Newman, who set the tone with an 11-6 win. John Lucian G and Tom Protzek responded in the second game, evening the match with an 11-5 victory. The deciding game was close throughout, but Devilliers and Newman held firm to seal an 11-9 win.
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Tournament Context
This result keeps Jay Devilliers and Riley Newman alive in the Cincinnati Showcase, which is featuring Round of 32 action across all five professional events. Their victory adds another layer of excitement to the men’s doubles draw as top seeds and strong challengers move closer to the later rounds.
Why It Matters
The victory showed the steady play and experience of Jay Devilliers and Riley Newman, who overcame pressure in the deciding game. Their progress to the Round of 16 sets up tougher challenges ahead, while John Lucian G and Tom Protzek exit after a strong showing against higher-seeded opponents.
News in Brief: Jay Devilliers Riley Newman Cincinnati Doubles
Jay Devilliers and Riley Newman defeated John Lucian G and Tom Protzek 11-6, 5-11, 11-9 in the men’s doubles Round of 32 at the Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero. The win moves Devilliers and Newman into the Round of 16 as competition heats up in Cincinnati.
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