JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier Pull Off Another Survival Victory: JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier‘s rollercoaster ride at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships continued Thursday night, as they survived a dramatic three-game battle to advance to the mixed doubles quarterfinals. After falling behind in the deciding game against No. 13 seeds Rafa Hewett and Hunter Johnson, the No. 2 seeds showed resilience, rallying to win 11-4, 8-11, 12-10 on Grandstand Court.
A Rollercoaster of Emotions
For the second consecutive night, Johnson and Frazier found themselves in a tightly contested match. After taking a 7-4 lead in the third game, they appeared to be on the brink of victory. However, Hewett and Johnson mounted a six-point streak, putting Johnson and Frazier in a precarious situation at 7-10. But with their backs against the wall, the duo summoned their mental toughness, saving a match point and seizing five points in a row to secure the win.
Building Momentum Toward the Quarterfinals
Having just come off an equally hard-fought victory the night before, Johnson and Frazier will look to carry their momentum into Friday’s quarterfinals, where they will face No. 7 seeds Riley Newman and Hayden Patriquin. With back-to-back victories under their belt, the No. 2 seeds will be hungry to keep their championship hopes alive.
News in Brief: JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier Pull Off Another Survival Victory
JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier overcame No. 13 seeds Rafa Hewett and Hunter Johnson in a thrilling three-game match at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships. After falling behind in Game 3, the No. 2 seeds saved a match point at 7-10, then scored five consecutive points to win 11-4, 8-11, 12-10. The victory follows their earlier comeback against Casey Diamond and Max Freeman. Johnson/Frazier will face No. 7 seeds Riley Newman and Hayden Patriquin in Friday’s mixed doubles quarterfinals.