PPA Tour Men’s Singles Semifinals: The PPA Tour Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage Open continued Friday in Sacramento, California, with the men’s singles quarterfinals delivering dominant performances and clear semifinal matchups. Connor Garnett, Federico Staksrud, Gabriel Joseph, and Christopher Haworth all advanced with straight-game victories to keep their championship hopes alive.
Connor Garnett Defeats Jack Sock
Connor Garnett opened the day with a strong 11-8, 11-2 win over Jack Sock. Garnett used sharp serves and quick net play to pull away late in the first game and then dominated the second, leaving Sock few chances to rally.
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Federico Staksrud Overpowers Noe Khlif
Federico Staksrud followed with an equally convincing performance, beating Noe Khlif 11-6, 11-2. Staksrud’s steady baseline control and powerful returns kept Khlif on the defensive throughout the match, earning him a smooth path to the semifinals.
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Gabriel Joseph Outplays Jay Devilliers
Gabriel Joseph faced early pressure from Jay Devilliers but held firm to win 11-9, 11-4. Joseph edged a tight first game with smart shot placement, then stepped up his pace in the second to secure the match in straight games.
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Christopher Haworth Tops Cason Campbell
Christopher Haworth closed the round by defeating Cason Campbell 11-4, 11-5. Haworth’s quick reflexes and aggressive net play allowed him to stay in control from start to finish, wrapping up the final quarterfinal without drama.
Road to the Semifinals
With these wins, Connor Garnett, Federico Staksrud, Gabriel Joseph, and Christopher Haworth advance to the men’s singles semifinals. Their dominant quarterfinal displays set up an exciting battle for a spot in the Sacramento Vintage Open final.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Men’s Singles Semifinals
Connor Garnett, Federico Staksrud, Gabriel Joseph, and Christopher Haworth advanced to the men’s singles semifinals at the PPA Tour Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage Open. Each won in straight games, highlighted by Garnett’s 11-8, 11-2 victory over Jack Sock and Joseph’s 11-9, 11-4 win against Jay Devilliers.
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