Federico Staksrud and Gabriel Tardio Deliver Commanding Win: Federico Staksrud and Gabriel Tardio proved to be an unstoppable duo at the 2024 Veolia Milwaukee Open, claiming the Men’s Pro Doubles gold. With top players like Ben Johns and JW Johnson absent from the tournament, new partnerships formed, and some surprising results followed.
Early Upsets and New Pairings
With the absence of Ben Johns and JW Johnson, many teams had to quickly adapt. Collin Johns, the brother of Ben Johns, paired with AJ Koller, but the #3 seed was eliminated in the quarterfinals by the unseeded duo of Julian Arnold and Blane Hovenier.
Meanwhile, Dylan Frazier, partner to JW Johnson, teamed up with Quang Duong, forming the #2 seed. However, an injury to Duong’s knee caused their run to end with a quick 7-0 loss in the quarterfinals to James Ignatowich and C.J. Klinger.
Unexpected Finalists and Competitive Matches
With the top-seeded teams upset early, Ignatowich and Klinger took advantage, moving on to the final after a victory over Arnold and Hovenier.
In the top half of the draw, Federico Staksrud and Gabriel Tardio faced Riley Newman and Hayden Patriquin in a highly anticipated quarterfinal. Staksrud and Tardio dominated, cruising to a 7-0 victory to advance to the semifinals.
Semifinal and Final: Staksrud and Tardio Claim Gold
In the semifinals, Staksrud and Tardio defeated the #4 seed, Andrei Daescu and Pablo Tellez, closing out the match to set up a showdown with Ignatowich and Klinger in the final.
Staksrud and Tardio made quick work of their opponents, winning 5, 2, 3 in a dominant performance to secure the title. This marks Staksrud and Tardio’s second gold together, following a similar victory earlier in the year in Kansas City.
The Versatility of Pablo Tellez and Partnership Flexibility
Despite earning his eighth medal of the season in this event, Tellez is still in search of his first-ever gold on the PPA Tour, despite having previously medaled with several partners, including Andrei Daescu, Dekel Bar, Tyson McGuffin, and Federico Staksrud.
- Gold: Federico Staksrud and Gabriel Tardio
- Silver: James Ignatowich and C.J. Klinger
- Bronze: Andrei Daescu and Pablo Tellez
News in Brief: Federico Staksrud and Gabriel Tardio Deliver Commanding Win
Federico Staksrud and Gabriel Tardio captured the gold in Men’s Pro Doubles at the 2024 Veolia Milwaukee Open. The tournament saw surprising upsets, with Collin Johns, Dylan Frazier, and other top seeds eliminated early.
The final was a dominant showing by Staksrud and Tardio, as they defeated James Ignatowich and C.J. Klinger to claim the title. Pablo Tellez continues to rack up medals but remains in pursuit of his first gold.
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