Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin Clinch Semifinal Berth: In an intense matchup at the CIBC PPA Tour Finals, Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin won over Dylan Frazier and Pablo Tellez, clinching the second semifinal berth in the Erne Pool for men’s doubles.
The duo won 11-4, 11-6, securing a spot in the semifinals after both teams had been tied with 1-1 records in pool play. With high stakes on the line, the win-or-go-home scenario made Friday’s match all the more crucial. The victory came a day after Staksrud and Patriquin suffered their first loss in 12 matches as a team.
A Hard-Fought Victory
Staksrud, reflecting on their recent defeat, admitted it was inevitable but remained optimistic about their chances of moving forward in the tournament.
“I would love to die undefeated with Hayden, but we were gonna lose eventually. But at least in this type of tournament with the pool play, we can lose and still try and win the tournament.” – (Staksrud)
Top Spot Clinched by McGuffin and Daescu
Meanwhile, Tyson McGuffin and Andrei Daescu remained unbeaten in San Clemente, improving to 3-0 in pool play with a commanding 11-0, 11-0 win over Matt Wright and James Ignatowich. This dominant performance secured them the top spot in the pool, ensuring their place in the semifinals as well.
News in Brief: Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin Clinch Semifinal Berth
Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin advanced to the semifinals of the CIBC PPA Tour Finals after defeating Dylan Frazier and Pablo Tellez in men’s doubles with an 11-4, 11-6 victory.
The win came after a tough loss the previous day, keeping their tournament hopes alive. Tyson McGuffin and Andrei Daescu secured the top spot in their pool with an impressive 11-0, 11-0 win over Matt Wright and James Ignatowich.
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