Ben Johns' Recent Losses Raise Questions About His Dominance
After a decade of strong performances, Ben Johns has faced a series of losses in recent months.
By Eric WardPublished · Source report: The Kitchen
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In the past two months, Ben Johns has experienced a string of losses in men’s doubles, a rare occurrence in his 10-year pro career. His recent defeats include the Arizona Open, Las Vegas Open, Chicago Cup, and PPA Tour Asia Hong Kong Slam.
At the Arizona Open, Johns and Federico Staksrud lost in the Round of 16 to Nico Acevedo and Yuta Funemizu. In Las Vegas, Johns reached the finals in all three divisions but lost in each final match. His partnership with Jack Sock in Chicago ended in the Round of 32. Read more pro tour coverage.
The latest loss came at the PPA Tour Asia Hong Kong Slam, where Johns and Gabe Tardio lost to Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud. This series of losses has sparked questions about potential factors affecting Johns' performance. Related: Staksrud and Patriquin Defeat Top Duo in PPA Tour Asia Hong Kong Slam.
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After a decade of strong performances, Ben Johns has faced a series of losses in recent months. In the past two months, Ben Johns has experienced a string of losses in men’s doubles, a rare occurrence in his 10-year pro career. His recent defeats include the Arizona Open, Las Vegas Open, Chicago Cup, and PPA Tour Asia Hong Kong Slam.
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At the Arizona Open, Johns and Federico Staksrud lost in the Round of 16 to Nico Acevedo and Yuta Funemizu. In Las Vegas, Johns reached the finals in all three divisions but lost in each final match. His partnership with Jack Sock in Chicago ended in the Round of 32.
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The latest loss came at the PPA Tour Asia Hong Kong Slam, where Johns and Gabe Tardio lost to Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud. This series of losses has sparked questions about potential factors affecting Johns' performance.
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