CIBC PPA Tour Finals Men’s Doubles Semifinal: The first three days of the CIBC PPA Tour Finals men’s doubles presented by ROAR Organic have shown some of the finest pickleball action of the year. With the sport’s top players going head-to-head in a grueling pool play round-robin format, the competition has been nothing short of thrilling. Now that pool play has concluded, the final standings and semifinal matchups are set for Saturday’s action at Life Time Rancho San Clemente.
Men’s Doubles: ATP Pool Standings
1. Christian Alshon/Dekel Bar | 3-0 | Point Differential: 17
Alshon and Bar dominated their pool, finishing undefeated and leading with a strong point differential. Their performance has set them up as one of the favorites heading into the semifinals.
2. JW Johnson/Gabe Tardio | 2-1 | Point Differential: 12
Johnson and Tardio bounced back after a loss, securing a solid spot in the semifinals with impressive performances, including a tight victory to round out pool play.
3. Ben Johns/Collin Johns | 1-2 | Point Differential: 3
While the Johns brothers faced tough competition, they managed to stay in contention, though their point differential left them unable to advance to the next round.
4. Jaume Martinez Vich/Riley Newman | 0-3 | Point Differential: -32
Despite their best efforts, Martinez Vich and Newman struggled to find momentum, finishing at the bottom of the pool with a tough record.
Men’s Doubles: Erne Pool Standings
1. Tyson McGuffin/Andrei Daescu | 3-0 | Point Differential: 38
McGuffin and Daescu were in dominant form, sweeping their pool with an impeccable 3-0 record. Their strong performances and significant point differential position them as one of the top teams in the competition.
2. Federico Staksrud/Hayden Patriquin | 2-1 | Point Differential: 14
Staksrud and Patriquin secured a solid second-place finish with a pair of wins and a strong point differential, setting the stage for an exciting semifinal.
3. Dylan Frazier/Pablo Tellez | 1-2 | Point Differential: -16
Frazier and Tellez fought hard but came up short, ultimately landing in third place in the pool despite their efforts.
4. James Ignatowich/Matt Wright | 0-3 | Point Differential: -36
Ignatowich and Wright struggled throughout the pool play and were unable to secure a win, leaving them at the bottom of the pool.
Semifinal Matchups
- Alshon/Bar vs. Staksrud/Patriquin
- McGuffin/Daescu vs. Johnson/Tardio
As the semifinals approach, these matchups are set to deliver intense action. The stage is set for what promises to be an thrilling conclusion to this year’s CIBC PPA Tour Finals.
News in Brief: CIBC PPA Tour Finals Men’s Doubles Semifinal
After three thrilling days of competition at the CIBC PPA Tour Finals, the top teams have emerged from pool play. In the ATP Pool, Christian Alshon/Dekel Bar and JW Johnson/Gabe Tardio have advanced to the semifinals, while in the Erne Pool, Tyson McGuffin/Andrei Daescu and Federico Staksrud/Hayden Patriquin will battle it out. The action continues on Saturday at Life Time Rancho San Clemente, where the final matches promise to be some of the most exciting of the year.
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