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Alshon and Daescu end Johns–Tardio’s unbeaten 2026 run

5 October 2026OPEN COURT Editorial

An 11–6, 11–8 win secures consecutive titles.

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Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu beat Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio 11–6, 11–8 in the Las Vegas doubles final on 4 October.

It ends Johns–Tardio’s unbeaten 2026 run. The winners follow Arizona gold with their fifth title together.

Their 2026 formation puts Alshon left and Daescu right, developed in summer practice. The result was reported on 5 October Hong Kong time.

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