Men’s Pro Doubles at Daytona Beach Open: Andrei Daescu and CJ Klinger won their first PPA Men’s Pro Doubles gold at the 2024 Daytona Beach Open. The pair defeated No. 1 seeds Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin in a thrilling final, 11-2, 9-11, 11-9, to claim the title.
Streak Ends for Staksrud and Patriquin
The major story of the tournament was whether Staksrud and Patriquin could continue their undefeated streak as a pair. After winning both events they entered this fall, including the Tour Finals, the duo was tested early in Daytona.
They won a couple of close matches but were knocked out in the semifinals by Daescu and Klinger. In the first game, Daescu and Klinger dominated, winning 11-2. Staksrud and Patriquin bounced back to take the match to a third game, but in the end, they could not overcome their opponents.
Lefty-Righty Pairs Shine in the Tournament
The success of lefty-righty pairs was evident throughout the tournament. In the bottom half of the draw, No. 2 Pablo Tellez and Dekel Bar fought through tough competition to reach the final. They narrowly defeated the rising team of Eric Oncins and Augustus Ge in a close 12-10 game three and then cruised past No. 4 Wright and Koller in the semifinals.
The Final Showdown
In the final, Daescu and Klinger started strong with a crushing 11-2 win in game one. Tellez and Bar responded in the second game, but Daescu and Klinger finished strong, winning the final game 11-9 to secure the gold medal. For Klinger, this was his first-ever PPA gold medal.
The victory marks a milestone for Daescu and Klinger, with Klinger claiming his first gold after consistent performances throughout the season. The win also highlights the continued success of lefty-righty pairings in the men’s doubles game.
News in Brief: Men’s Pro Doubles at Daytona Beach Open
Andrei Daescu and CJ Klinger won their first PPA Men’s Pro Doubles gold at the 2024 Daytona Beach Open, defeating No. 1 seeds Staksrud and Patriquin in a thrilling final. The tournament highlighted the success of lefty-righty pairs, with Klinger achieving his first-ever PPA gold medal.
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