Dave Bacalla Edges Out Yates Johnson: No. 50 Dave Bacalla pulled off a major upset by defeating No. 15 Yates Johnson in straight games, 11-1, 11-8, at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships. Dave Bacalla needed just under 20 minutes to dispatch Yates Johnson and secure a spot in the Round of 32.
Dave Bacalla’s Quick Victory
The match was a dominant performance from Dave Bacalla, who controlled the action from the outset. Yates Johnson, who had been returning to action after battling an injury, struggled to find his rhythm.
Despite his best efforts, Yates Johnson was unable to mount a significant challenge, with Dave Bacalla staying consistent throughout the match.
Looking Ahead: Dave Bacalla vs. Michael Loyd
Dave Bacalla will now face No. 21 Michael Loyd in the Round of 32 on Wednesday. This upcoming match presents an intriguing challenge, as Michael Loyd has been performing well, but Dave Bacalla’s recent form and confident performance will give him momentum as he aims to continue his run in the tournament.
News in Brief: Dave Bacalla Edges Out Yates Johnson
No. 50 Dave Bacalla pulled off an upset by defeating No. 15 Yates Johnson 11-1, 11-8 in under 20 minutes, securing a spot in the Round of 32 at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships.
Dave Bacalla will face No. 21 Michael Loyd on Wednesday. Yates Johnson, who had been returning from an injury, was unable to recover from a slow start and fell short in the straight-set loss, ending his singles run.
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