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Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin reunited to challenge top players. They played with different partners earlier this year. Neither duo could beat Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio. They decided to reunite for the fall PPA Tour events.
Staksrud explained their goal was to beat Johns and Tardio. Their strategy paid off. Alshon/Daescu defeated Johns/Tardio at the Las Vegas Open. Patriquin/Staksrud beat them at the PPA Tour Asia Hong Kong Slam. Read more pro tour coverage.
Staksrud believes their 2025 partnerships were stronger. They felt going back to those partnerships would help them beat the top duo. Their reunion has made them a closer team. Related: Houston Hammers Set to Join Major League Pickleball in 2027.
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Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin beat Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio in the final. Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin reunited to challenge top players. They played with different partners earlier this year. Neither duo could beat Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio. They decided to reunite for the fall PPA Tour events.
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Punch Volley published this brief on October 28, 2026. The underlying The Kitchen report was dated October 26, 2026.
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