Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin, who entered the CIBC PPA Tour Finals in San Clemente with an undefeated record, were handed their first loss in a thrilling match on Thursday. Tyson McGuffin and Andrei Daescu, undeterred by the duo’s previous dominance, fought back after dropping the first set to claim a 6-11, 11-4, 11-6 victory. The win improved McGuffin and Daescu’s record to 2-0 in the Erne Pool of men’s doubles.
Semifinals Within Reach for McGuffin and Daescu
The victory not only handed Staksrud and Patriquin their first defeat but also guaranteed McGuffin and Daescu a spot in the semifinals, regardless of the outcome of their final pool play match against Matt Wright and James Ignatowich (0-2) on Friday. Their solid performance thus far has kept them on track for a deep run in the tournament.
Staksrud and Patriquin Face a Must-Win Situation
For Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin, the road to the semifinals is no longer as certain. With a 1-1 record, they will need to secure a win against Dylan Frazier and Pablo Tellez (1-1) to advance to the next stage of the competition.
News in Brief: Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin
Tyson McGuffin and Andrei Daescu handed Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin their first loss of the tournament, winning 6-11, 11-4, 11-6 in men’s doubles. McGuffin and Daescu’s victory secured their spot in the semifinals, while Staksrud and Patriquin will need a win over Dylan Frazier and Pablo Tellez to advance.
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