PPA Men’s Doubles Rankings Post Las Vegas: The Las Vegas Pickleball Cup has marked a notable shift in the Men’s Doubles landscape, highlighting emerging talents and a break from traditional dominance. This shift is reflected in the latest PPA rankings, which show significant changes following a dynamic tournament.
Top Leaders
Dylan Frazier and Collin Johns remain tied at the top of the rankings, each with 14,500 points. Frazier leads with 10,300 race points, while Johns holds 10,850, showing their continued dominance in the sport. Ben Johns and James Johnson share the third spot with 14,300 points each. Ben Johns has accrued 10,450 race points, while Johnson has 10,100.
Rising Stars
In the wake of the Las Vegas Cup, Federico Staksrud and Dekel Bar continue to impress. Staksrud, with 10,500 points and 9,300 race points, holds fifth place. Bar, now sixth, has accumulated 9,300 points and 8,650 race points. Their performances reflect a strong showing despite the recent upheaval in the tournament rankings.
Tyson McGuffin and Pablo Tellez are positioned seventh and eighth, respectively. McGuffin has 8,950 points and 7,225 race points, while Tellez has 8,800 points and 7,600 race points. Both players remain influential in the competitive landscape despite recent changes.
Notable Movers
Matt Wright, who has been a fixture in the top rankings, now sits ninth with 8,550 points and 7,050 race points. Christian Alshon has moved up to tenth with 7,875 points and 6,675 race points, showing his rising prominence in the sport.
Gabriel Tardio and Thomas Wilson round out the top twelve. Tardio, with 7,200 points and 6,900 race points, and Wilson, with 6,700 points and 5,400 race points, highlight the emerging talent in the doubles scene.
Emerging Competitors
New names making waves include Andrei Daescu, who holds twelfth place with 6,700 points and 6,700 race points, and Hayden Patriquin, who is in fourteenth with 6,200 points and 5,900 race points. James Ignatowich and Riley Newman follow, with Ignatowich at fifteenth with 5,825 points and 3,825 race points, and Newman at sixteenth with 5,550 points and 4,250 race points.
| Rank | Race | Player | Country | Points | Race Points |
| 1 | 3 | Dylan Frazier | USA | 14500 | 10300 |
| 1 | 1 | Collin Johns | USA | 14500 | 10850 |
| 3 | 2 | Ben Johns | USA | 14300 | 10450 |
| 3 | 4 | James Johnson | USA | 14300 | 10100 |
| 5 | 5 | Federico Staksrud | ARG | 10500 | 9300 |
| 6 | 6 | Dekel Bar | ISR | 9300 | 8650 |
| 7 | 8 | Tyson McGuffin | USA | 8950 | 7225 |
| 8 | 7 | Pablo Tellez | COL | 8800 | 7600 |
| 9 | 9 | Matt Wright | USA | 8550 | 7050 |
| 10 | 12 | Christian Alshon | USA | 7875 | 6675 |
| 11 | 10 | Gabriel Tardio | BOL | 7200 | 6900 |
| 12 | 14 | Thomas Wilson | USA | 6700 | 5400 |
| 12 | 11 | Andrei Daescu | ROU | 6700 | 6700 |
| 14 | 13 | Hayden Patriquin | USA | 6200 | 5900 |
| 15 | 20 | James Ignatowich | USA | 5825 | 3825 |
| 16 | 17 | Riley Newman | USA | 5550 | 4250 |
| 17 | 15 | Connor Garnett | USA | 5500 | 4500 |
| 18 | 18 | Tyler Loong | USA | 4800 | 4050 |
| 19 | 16 | Jaume Martinez Vich | ESP | 4675 | 4325 |
| 20 | 19 | Zane Navratil | USA | 4275 | 3975 |
News in Brief: PPA Men’s Doubles Rankings Post Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Pickleball Cup has brought a fresh perspective to the Men’s Doubles rankings. Dylan Frazier and Collin Johns lead with 14,500 points each, followed by Ben Johns and James Johnson at third. The event showed a shift from traditional dominance, with new partnerships like Andrei Daescu & Gabriel Tardio making significant strides.
Notable performances included strong showings from Federico Staksrud and Dekel Bar, as well as a compelling debut from newly formed pairs like Navratil & Bar. The rankings reflect a dynamic and evolving competitive landscape in Men’s Doubles.
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