The unlikely partnership of Allyce Jones and Quang Duong is turning heads at PPA Rate Las Vegas Championships. The duo continued their stellar run with an 11-7, 11-4 victory over No. 7 seeds Rachel Rohrabacher and Federico Staksrud, securing their place in the mixed doubles quarterfinals. This marks another impressive performance for the first-time pairing, who have yet to lose a game in the tournament.
Defensive Brilliance Meets Aggressive Offense
Allyce Jones and Quang Duong‘s contrasting styles have been the key to their success. Jones’ defensive skills on the right side of the court has consistently frustrated opponents, while Duong’s aggressive play on the left has allowed them to maintain offensive pressure throughout matches.
Together, the No. 23 seeds have proven to be a formidable team, capitalizing on each other’s strengths to remain undefeated in Las Vegas.
Untested No More
Although they have yet to face serious trouble in their first three matches, Jones and Duong are well aware that the challenge ahead is their toughest yet.
In the quarterfinals, they are set to face the tournament’s top seeds, Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, in a match that will put their remarkable run to the test.
Confidence in Adversity
Despite the upcoming challenge, Jones and Duong are riding high on confidence. Their strong teamwork, combined with their complementary playing styles, has given them the edge so far, but they’ll need to dig deep to upset the top-ranked pair in the quarterfinals.
News in Brief: Allyce Jones and Quang Duong
Allyce Jones and Quang Duong advanced to the mixed doubles quarterfinals at PPA Las Vegas Championships with an 11-7, 11-4 win over No. 7 seeds Rachel Rohrabacher and Federico Staksrud.
The No. 23 seeds have yet to drop a game, with Jones’ defense and Duong’s aggressive offense proving to be an effective combination. They will now face top seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns in the quarterfinals.
