Brandon French and John Cincola Face Heart-Wrenching Defeat: Juan Benitez and Claudio Quinones Garcia, who almost didn’t make it into the men’s doubles main draw, are now capitalizing on their opportunity in a big way at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships.
After saving two match points in Monday’s final round of qualifying, the pair came out strong on Tuesday evening, taking down No. 19 seeds Brandon French and John Cincola with a dominant 11-3, 12-10 win to secure a spot in the Round of 32.
A Strong Bond Off the Court Fuels Success On It
Juan Benitez and Claudio Quinones Garcia have developed a remarkable on-court partnership in 2024, marked by their victory at The Kitchen Open Austin in September.
Their connection goes beyond pickleball, however. According to Claudio Quinones Garcia, their friendship off the court is crucial to their success during matches.
“The best thing about Juan and I is that we’re friends aside from being players. We can be honest with each other, and we’re able to hold each other accountable which helps us a lot.” – (Claudio Quinones Garcia)
Next Challenge: DJ Young and Callan Dawson Await
Looking ahead, Juan Benitez and Claudio Quinones Garcia, who are seeded No. 41, will face No. 12 seeds DJ Young and Callan Dawson on Wednesday, with a spot in the Round of 16 on the line.
After their impressive victory over Brandon French and John Cincola, the duo is gaining confidence and momentum as they continue their journey through the tournament. The match promises to be a tough challenge, but Juan Benitez and Claudio Quinones Garcia will be ready for the test.
News in Brief: Brandon French and John Cincola Face Heart-Wrenching Defeat
Juan Benitez and Claudio Quinones Garcia upset No. 19 seeds Brandon French and John Cincola with a 11-3, 12-10 win to advance to the Round of 32 at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships.
The duo, who almost missed the main draw, are building momentum, fueled by their friendship and strong communication on and off the court. They will face No. 12 seeds DJ Young and Callan Dawson on Wednesday for a chance to advance to the Round of 16.