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'Ben Johns Is Still the Best in the World in Doubles,' Says Gabriel Tardio After Advancing to the PPA Tour Semifinals

Ben Johns and Gabriel Tardio have advanced to the men’s doubles semifinals at the Carvana PPA Masters at Mission Hills Country Club in California, USA. The pair will face CJ Klinger and JW Johnson for a place in the final. Speaking to PickleballTV after the match, Tardio said, “If you think about Ben Johns, you still think of him as the best player in the world in doubles, in my opinion, and in many people’s opinions. There are only a few players who get to be in proximity to him.”Despite the partnership, the 19-year-old was clear that their styles remain fundamentally different.

'Ben Johns Is Still the Best in the World in Doubles,' Says Gabriel Tardio After Advancing to the PPA Tour Semifinals

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Key Highlights

  • “I don’t take this wrong, but I don’t think I’ve learned much stuff,” Tardio said.
  • “I think our games are completely different.”Rather than technical overlap, Tardio pointed to approach and mindset as the main areas of influence.
  • “Other than playing high percentage and a little bit of his mentality and stuff like that, I don’t think I’ve learned much,” he added. According to Tardio, Johns’ continued dominance comes from his ability to keep improving even after years at the top.
  • “He’s been the best player in the world since the beginning, so it’s awesome to see,” Tardio said.
  • “The interesting part is that he’s still getting better and adding new shots.
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  1. 'Ben Johns Is Still the Best in the World in Doubles,' Says Gabriel Tardio After Advancing to the PPA Tour Semifinals

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