Ben Johns was put to the test by Naveen Beasley in the Round of 16.
Ben Johns was put to the test by Naveen Beasley in the Round of 16. PPA Tour

Johns advances to quarters, edges Beasley in hard-fought match

SAN CLEMENTE, CA - Second-seeded Ben Johns advanced to the quarterfinals in singles at the Select Medical Orange County Cup presented by FitVine Wines on Thursday.

But, it certainly wasn't easy.

No. 20 seed Naveen Beasley pushed him to the limit in a match that lasted over 42 minutes, but Johns ultimately secured a straight-game 11-9, 11-9 victory.

Beasley, who played collegiate tennis at Cal Poly where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering, delivered an impressive performance with efforts like this.


Johns will play No. 6 Quang Duong in the quarters on Friday.

Duong defeated No. 12 Hayden Patriquin to advance.

Related articles

Anna Leigh Waters playing pro pickleball.

Why is Anna Leigh Waters so dominant? Zane Navratil explains

There are countless factors that separate her from the rest of the field.

21 hours ago

-
Anna Leigh Waters vs. Hayden Patriquin | An Instant MLP Classic (Condensed)

Anna Leigh Waters vs. Hayden Patriquin | An Instant MLP Classic (Condensed)

12 days ago

-
Ben Johns vs. Anna Leigh Waters | The Viral MLP Game (Condensed)

Ben Johns vs. Anna Leigh Waters | The Viral MLP Game (Condensed)

15 days ago

-
Anna Leigh Waters greeting fans during an MLP event earlier this season.

From punchline to prime time: How pickleball became the hottest new pro sport

The sport’s leading faces are changing the narrative.

15 days ago

-