Jack Sock Edges Jay Devilliers in PPA Las Vegas: The Fontainebleau conference center in Las Vegas has been buzzing with excitement as the Round of 16 unfolds at The Las Vegas Pickleball Cup. No. 7 seed Jack Sock showed his resilience in a thrilling contest against No. 11 Jay Devilliers, securing a hard-fought victory with scores of 11-7 and 12-10.
Sock’s Comeback Story
Sock showed remarkable tenacity by saving four game points in the second game, coming back from a 10-6 deficit. His victory sets up a quarterfinal clash with Federico Staksrud on Friday.
Reflecting on a Dual Career
In the US Open in New York City, Sock reflected on his transition from tennis to pickleball.
“Last year at the US Open, I probably didn’t expect to be in the conference center of the Fontainebleau, but here we are. I love playing pickleball. Obviously, I had a very awesome, fun tennis career, and obviously I’ll always miss it. I don’t watch a whole lot of tennis now. I’ll tune in once in a while. But, I’m definitely happy to be on the 20×44 here playing pickleball.” – (Sock)
News in Brief: Jack Sock Edges Jay Devilliers in PPA Las Vegas
In the Round of 16 at The Las Vegas Pickleball Cup, No. 7 seed Jack Sock overcame No. 11 Jay Devilliers with a close 11-7 and 12-10 win. Sock, who rallied from a 10-6 deficit in the second game, will face Federico Staksrud in the quarterfinals.
Amidst the ongoing US Open, Sock expressed his enthusiasm for pickleball and his fondness for his past tennis career, noting a shift from watching tennis to actively playing pickleball.
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