Watch the Men’s Doubles Final: (1) Johns/Tardio vs (3) Daescu/Alshon at the Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas Strip
Timestamps:
0:00 Game 1
24:50 Game 2
50:14 Game 3
59:08 Game 4
1:10:12 Post Match Interview
Players:
Ben Johns – https://www.instagram.com/benjohns_pb
Gabriel Tardio – https://www.instagram.com/gabetardiopb/
Andrei Daescu – https://www.instagram.com/andreidaescupkl
Christian Alshon – https://www.instagram.com/tweenerking
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32 Comments
Great match!
21:01 @_@ what. a. point.
So much hate for Alshon, you can even hear it in the PPA commentators. From the first game where Ben was doing all sorts of forced and unforced errors the commentators had minimal response, rather when specifically Alshon does an error, “Oh Alshon misses the heroic ernie” these old men need to be changed out with commentators that don’t have favorites. Kind annoyed with their voices tbh and I’ve been watching the game for a year now.
I thought "intentional targeting" was now subject to penalties? I know it says shoulders or head region. If you have to duck, that would be head or shoulders. Yes, part of the game, but both Daescu and Alshon were pretty egregious at times. Gabe and Ben definitely kept their cool and that's why they won!
Christian "Watch Watch" Lobshon
Tweener will be the GOAT if he continues like this and can keep his emotions calm.
That's now you do it.
I wish the commentators would tell us the results of other matches…said NO ONE ever!!
Hey commentators, can you please talk MORE and MORE during points and after points and in between points and during points and after points and in between points?
Isn’t that a foot fault on Alshon at 1:00:50?
Terrible view
Can see the ball in the mid court
Black cap, red shirt—absolute disaster on the court!
21:02 73 shot rally? Wild
Completely choked on the 3rd set.
There isn’t a more fitting person to play the absolute worst style of pickleball I’ve ever seen at the professional level than Christian Alshon. He continues to amaze me in new ways every time he plays
BJ makes very few speed ups, why?
Lobbing….once you start, it's hard to stop.
Stupid game the players clearly stepped into the kitchen before the ball hit the ground and the game still play on 😂
Do these guys just get too tired to keep up with Ben Johns. They look young and in good shape but I guess not.
I don't get these line calls
Too many mistakes from alshon
take a shot every time dave fleming calls tardio a youngster
54:15
I love how much of a genuinely good sport Andrei is. Tardio makes a hell of a save that becomes a hell of a play, and instead of getting pissed, Andrei smiles and gives Tardio his props and a thumbs up. I get why Andrei is so well loved in the PB scene. He's just such a cool dude.
If people want to get on Alshon for his on court attitude I fully get it. But full sends and lobs are just a part of the game, quit complaining. Especially at high level you need to change speeds and strategy to keep your opponents guessing. Would you rather they just played into Gabe and Ben’s strengths??? Silly.
Great with some games
[00:11:28] What an impressive comeback! After being down 4-0, Daescu and Alshon won 7 of the next 8 rallies. This play showcases their fierce fighting spirit and excellent coordination.
[00:38:32] Unbelievable, the score is 10-10! The match is at an incredibly tense stage. Both teams are playing with intense focus, and every point could decide the outcome of the first game.
[01:00:53] Gabe Tardio's "Bolivian Bert" play is just so bold! He jumped in front of Ben Johns to take the shot, demonstrating his confidence and aggressive style of play. A truly memorable moment!
Right side strong side is a thing! I was at Ross Ma's house when we discuss the fluid in rotating sphere for laminar flow streamlines, and I was talking with my dad this morning about how BSLK has good problems about spheres rotating in fluids.
27:50 in
I started playing padel in Spain 20 years ago. One of the differences with tennis when you hit the ball is you normally use a single hand backhand. It was difficult to see someone using 2 hands for the backhand, but I am so surprised in this sport even if the racket or however you call it is even smaller you see so many players using 2 hands backhand.
Why at 11:58 is Ben Johns on the right side even though the score is odd? 🤔
This kid is so darn talented! Can't imagine how high his potential will get in the coming years!
This shit is rigged.
I stg
The opposing team outclassed Ben and tardio in the first game and then just played less competitively through the remainder of the match
Great dinks with volleys when behind kitchen line. Flat strokes and top spin from back doesn't create spin or angle shots at the back like tennis. Great game play