Hayden Patriquin and Riley Newman Capture Title: In a dominant display, Hayden Patriquin and Riley Newman captured their first men’s doubles title together, defeating the No. 4 seeds, Dekel Bar and Pablo Tellez, 11-4, 11-6, 11-8 at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships. This victory marked a spectacular debut for the duo, who dropped just two games throughout the tournament, including a commanding semifinal win over Matt Wright and Federico Staksrud.
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A Partnership Built for Success
Patriquin and Newman’s chemistry was immediately apparent despite it being their first tournament together. Throughout the match, they controlled the kitchen rallies, showing a blend of strategic attacks and lightning-fast hands.
Their tactical precision and ability to adapt to their opponents’ strengths set them apart, with the pair making calculated plays on Bar and Tellez’s powerful third shots.
“We were really trying to work on getting our returns deep in the court because their third shot drives are so incredible. The focus was getting the returns deep and then getting that first volley down.” – (Riley Newman)
Patriquin’s Victory and Future Aspirations
For Patriquin, securing the title at one of the year’s biggest tournaments was a major personal achievement.
“It feels amazing. I’ve been working hard, and it’s paying off, and I’m really excited to see what the next year has in store. Hopefully I can get a few more tournaments with Riley next year, too. – (Hayden Patriquin)
This victory is especially meaningful for Newman, a veteran of the sport, as it marks his first title of 2024.
“This past year has been really tough not being able to win as much as I would like to, so the support I’ve been getting from my friends and my family has been amazing.” – (Riley Newman)
Looking ahead, Patriquin and Newman will look to maintain their perfect record as a partnership at the Veolia Milwaukee Open next week in Wisconsin, where they will once again team up for the event.
News in Brief: Hayden Patriquin and Riley Newman Capture Title
Hayden Patriquin and Riley Newman claimed the men’s doubles title in their debut tournament together, defeating No. 4 seeds Dekel Bar and Pablo Tellez 11-4, 11-6, 11-8 at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships.
Patriquin, excited by his victory, expressed anticipation for future tournaments, while Newman reflected on a tough year and the crucial support from his family. With this win, Newman secured his first title of 2024, and the pair are set to play next at the Veolia Milwaukee Open.