JW Johnson and Gabe Tardio Stun Johns Brothers: In an intense showdown on Friday, JW Johnson and Gabe Tardio advanced to the semifinals of the CIBC PPA Tour Finals ATP Pool in men’s doubles with a decisive 11-5, 11-6 victory over Ben Johns and Collin Johns. The win earned them the second semifinal spot, as both teams were tied at 1-1 heading into the match.
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Tardio’s Redemption: From Loss to Victory
It was a redemption story for Tardio, who had earlier lost to JW Johnson in mixed doubles earlier in the day. Despite the setback, Tardio bounced back, playing a key role on the right side of the court and giving the top-seeded Johns brothers fits.
“This morning wasn’t my best, but JW and Jorja played great. It was definitely a good warmup for this one.” – (Tardio)
Johns Brothers and Newman/Vich Out of Pool Play
With the defeat, the Johns brothers joined Riley Newman and Jaume Martinez Vich as the two teams eliminated from the ATP Pool. On the other hand, Dekel Bar and Christian Alshon finished atop the pool with a perfect 3-0 record, securing their place in the next round.
News in Brief: JW Johnson and Gabe Tardio Stun Johns Brothers
JW Johnson and Gabe Tardio defeated Ben and Collin Johns 11-5, 11-6 in their final pool play match to claim the second semifinal spot in men’s doubles at the ATP Pool. After a loss earlier in the day, Tardio rebounded to play a key role in the victory.
The Johns brothers, along with Riley Newman and Jaume Martinez Vich, were eliminated from the pool. Dekel Bar and Christian Alshon finished at the top of the pool with a 3-0 record.
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