A Stunning Comeback to Claim Victory
However, Noe Khlif and Blaine Hovenier showed their resilience, coming back from the brink to take the second game, 11-7. From there, the No. 23 seeds took control, delivering a dominant performance to close out the match with a 12-0 run, eventually securing the win with an 9-11, 11-7, 11-3 scoreline.
Looking Ahead to Round of 16
With the victory, Noe Khlif and Blaine Hovenier advanced to the next round, where they will face No. 15 seeds Todd Fought and AJ Koller on Wednesday. The winner will secure a spot in the Round of 16.
News in Brief : Noe Khlif and Blaine Hovenier Stage Brilliant Comeback
At Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships, Noe Khlif and Blaine Hovenier overcame a rough start to defeat Robert Laidlaw and Zachary Marceau 9-11, 11-7, 11-3 in their opening round men’s doubles match. After dropping the first game and trailing in the second, the No. 23 seeds made a strong comeback, using a dominant 12-0 run to claim victory. Khlif and Hovenier will next face No. 15 seeds Todd Fought and AJ Koller in the Round of 32.
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