Dekel Bar and Pablo Tellez: The stage is set for an exciting men’s doubles final at the Daytona Beach Open presented by ROAR Organic. The #2 seeds, Dekel Bar and Pablo Tellez will face the #3 seeds, Andrei Daescu and CJ Klinger, for the gold medal. Both teams have shown remarkable skill and determination leading up to this championship match.
Bar and Tellez’s Semifinal Success
In the semifinals, Bar and Tellez delivered an impressive performance, defeating the #4 seeds AJ Koller and Matt Wright with a score of 11-3, 11-3 in just 27 minutes. Bar praised their fast-paced play, noting that they capitalized on the early exchanges.
“We were ready for each other’s thirds and poaching a lot,”. “It kept working, so we kept doing it.”(Dekel Bar)
Prior to their semifinal win, Bar and Tellez faced a tough challenge in the quarterfinals against the #6 seeds Augie Ge and Eric Oncins. In a tightly contested match, they saved multiple match points and secured an 8-11, 11-4, 12-10 victory.
“I’m just glad we got out of it,”. “We started playing with a lot more energy in the third game.”(Dekel Bar)
This win kept their hopes alive for a championship after claiming silver at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships in Dallas last month.
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Daescu and Klinger Advance to the Final
In the other semifinal, Daescu and Klinger upset the #1 seeds, Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud, with a score of 11-2, 4-11, 11-7. The duo fell behind 5-0 in the deciding game but rallied to secure the win.
“Pickleball’s a game of momentum,”. “We knew our level was really good. We needed a spark and we got that spark at 5-0.”(Andrei Daescu)
Daescu credited Klinger for making crucial adjustments that allowed them to regain control of the match.
“Props to CJ. He made a big adjustment in Game 3,”. “I’m just super happy to be going to the finals with this guy.”(Andrei Daescu)
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Looking Ahead to the Final
As Bar and Tellez prepare to face Daescu and Klinger, the final promises to be a thrilling match. Both teams have proven their skill and resilience throughout the tournament. The championship match will not only determine the gold medal winners but also showcase the growing competitiveness in men’s doubles pickleball.
Fans can expect an intense showdown between these talented teams, with each player eager to claim victory and elevate their standing in the sport.
News in Brief: Dekel Bar and Pablo Tellez
The Daytona Beach Open men’s doubles final features #2 seeds Dekel Bar and Pablo Tellez against #3 seeds Andrei Daescu and CJ Klinger. Bar and Tellez reached the final after defeating #4 seeds AJ Koller and Matt Wright 11-3, 11-3, while Daescu and Klinger upset #1 seeds Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud 11-2, 4-11, 11-7. Both teams have demonstrated remarkable skill and resilience, promising an exciting showdown for the gold medal as they compete for supremacy in men’s doubles pickleball.
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