Christian Alshon playing pickleball
Christian Alshon at the Vizzy Atlanta Open. PPA Tour

Alshon defeats Sock in Round of 16

PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA – Christian Alshon defeated Jack Sock 11-9, 11-4 in the Round of 16 on Thursday at the Vizzy Atlanta Open. 

For Alshon, it was an important victory over the former tennis pro.

“Last time, I couldn’t close it out. It was my first time I’d ever played him in singles or doubles, so there was that slight intimidation factor, but today was a different story,” said Alshon. “This time, I went in knowing I could beat him.”

He will face Connor Garnett in the quarterfinals on Friday. 

“I feel great going into [the match]. It’s actually kind of nice when you have tough matches early on because then the later matches don’t feel as tough,” explained Alshon.

Related articles

Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud competing at the Stratusphere Gin Virginia Beach Cup.

Staksrud, Patriquin overcome slow start to down Johnson, Frazier

Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin are still undefeated as a partnership in men's doubles.

2 hours ago

-
Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher competing at the Stratusphere Gin Virginia Beach Cup.

Bright and Rohrabacher, Waters and Parenteau set rematch for women's doubles crown

A highly anticipated rematch awaits.

3 hours ago

-
JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson competing at the Stratusphere Gin Virginia Beach Cup.

Johnson siblings, Waters and Johns impress to make mixed doubles final

The top two seeds will battle for gold.

4 hours ago

-
Hunter Johnson competing at the Stratusphere Gin Virginia Beach Cup.

H. Johnson, Johns set finals clash

Hunter Johnson will go for back-to-back titles on Championship Sunday.

6 hours ago

-