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

Eric Oncins smiling after winning gold on Championship Sunday in Sacramento.

Eric Oncins breaks through at Fasenra Sacramento Open

Anna Leigh Waters was absent from the tournament, which created an opportunity for some new gold medalists in several events.

6 hours ago

-
Tyra Black and Eric Oncins overcame top seeds Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson in a five-game epic for the mixed doubles title.

Black, Oncins outlast Johnson siblings in five-game thriller for mixed doubles crown; top seeds prevail elsewhere

First-time PPA partners Tyra Black and Eric Oncins struck gold in mixed doubles with a triumphant performance Sunday afternoon.

15 hours ago

-
Parris Todd and Rachel Rohrabacher claimed the women's doubles title in Sacramento.

Todd, Rohrabacher take women’s doubles gold as Staksrud surges past Ford for men’s singles crown

Parris Todd and Rachel Rohrabacher secured their first title as a partnership with a four-game victory on Sunday.

19 hours ago

-
Federico Staksrud is the only player still in contention for a Triple Crown in Northern California.

Order of play for Semifinal Saturday at PPA Sacramento

Ten matches on Saturday will determine who goes for gold in Sacramento.

2 days ago

-