Federico Staksrud and Gabriel Tardio Win at PPA: Federico Staksrud and Gabriel Tardio delivered a standout performance in the Selkirk Kansas City Open, claiming their first men’s doubles title together with a decisive victory. They faced the top-seeded duo of JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier in the final, emerging with a commanding 11-4, 11-8, 11-2 win.
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Staksrud’s Second Title of the Year
This win marks Staksrud’s second men’s doubles title of the year, with both victories coming against Johnson and Frazier. The Argentinian star attributes his success to the high competition presented by the top-ranked team.
“I think Gabe and I became better and better because of [JW and Dylan] because we practiced with them and because they’re a great team. They’re great players, and they’re great people. I’m grateful to be their friend, and I’m happy that they are the Number 1 team in the world because they deserve it.” – (Staksrud)
A Slice of Pizza for Extra Energy
Beyond the impressive play on the court, a notable moment occurred when Tardio took a break between the second and third games to fuel up with a slice of pizza.
“I didn’t have a good breakfast, so I needed some extra carbs, and that was it.” – (tardio)
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While the impact of pepperoni on performance is up for debate, it certainly didn’t affect Tardio and Staksrud’s momentum as they sprinted to victory in Game 3.
| Team | Score 1 | Score 2 | Score 3 |
| J. Johnson / D. Frazier | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| F. Staksrud / G. Tardio | 11 | 11 | 11 |
News in Brief: Federico Staksrud and Gabriel Tardio Win at PPA
Federico Staksrud and Gabriel Tardio won the men’s doubles pickleball final at Overland Park, Selkirk Kansas City Open, securing their first title together with a convincing 11-4, 11-8, 11-2 win over top-seeded JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier.
This victory is Staksrud’s second men’s doubles pickleball title of the year, both achieved against Johnson and Frazier. A unique moment in the match saw Tardio refuel with pizza during a break. Meanwhile, Christian Alshon and Hayden Patriquin took bronze, defeating the Johnson brothers 11-4, 11-3.
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