Who Will Secure the Last Spots in PPA Men’s Doubles: As the 2024 CIBC Tour Finals approaches, the men’s doubles division remains one of the most competitive. With the top 16 teams earning a coveted spot in San Clemente, every match in the final events will be critical for teams fighting to stay in the race or make a late push. With a few spots still up for grabs, here’s a look at the current standings and what could happen in the coming weeks.
Locked In: Dominance at the Top
The top teams in men’s doubles are essentially locked into their spots for the 2024 Tour Finals:
- No.1/2 – Ben Johns and Collin Johns
- No.3/4 – JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier
- No.5 – Federico Staksrud and Dekel Bar
- No.6 – Tyson McGuffin and Matt Wright
- No.7 – Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu
- No.8 – Gabriel Tardio and Pablo Tellez
- No.9 – Hayden Patriquin
These teams have built substantial leads over their competition and have shown consistent excellence throughout the year. It would take a significant turn of events for them to fall out of the top 16, leaving them safely in the running for the prestigious event in San Clemente.
Teams Fighting to Hold Their Spots
No.14 – Jaume Martinez Vich (6000 points), No.15 – Riley Newman (5850 points), and No.16 – Thomas Wilson (5400 points) currently occupy the final qualifying spots, but their positions remain precarious. Wilson, dealing with an ongoing injury, may miss the final events, potentially allowing Connor Garnett or James Ignatowich to seize his spot.
Jaume Martinez Vich is holding strong for now, but his chances depend heavily on a strong finish. With only two events left, he’ll need to maintain his position and secure enough points to hold off the players lurking just behind him in the standings.
Riley Newman, with a solid lead, looks to be in a relatively secure position. His built-up points cushion should be enough to withstand any challenges from the chasing pack.
Lurking: Late-Race Teams Eyeing a Spot
- No.17 – Connor Garnett (5000 points)
- No.18 – James Ignatowich (4775 points)
- No.19 – Tyler Loong (4500 points)
- No.20 – Zane Navratil (4275 points)
These players are on the outside looking in but still have a chance to make a late charge into the top 16. Connor Garnett, currently in the 17th spot, is playing alongside Loong (who sits at No.19), so their fate is intertwined.
They face a tough challenge in the next events, especially with a projected match-up against Riley Newman and Patriquin in the Round of 16. The points earned from a deep run in these events will be crucial for them to remain in the hunt.
James Ignatowich, who has paired with Christian Alshon for the remainder of the season, is in a similar position. The pair has a decent chance to advance to the quarter-finals, which would keep Ignatowich in the hunt for qualification.
What’s at Stake: Key Battles in the Final Events
As the season heads into the final events, teams like Connor Garnett and James Ignatowich must make a strong push to keep pace with the teams in the 16th-spot range. With the standings so tight, every match could determine whether a team makes the Tour Finals or falls short.
News in Brief: Who Will Secure the Last Spots in PPA Men’s Doubles
With just two events remaining, the men’s doubles division is entering a critical phase in the race for the 2024 CIBC Tour Finals. Ben Johns and Collin Johns, JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier, and Federico Staksrud and Dekel Bar are safely in the top spots.
Connor Garnett and James Ignatowich, among others, will be fighting to make a late charge into the top 16, as the remaining events offer crucial points. The battle for the final qualifying spots is expected to intensify in the coming weeks.