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The dominant force of Gabriel Tardio and Ben Johns continues to reshape the professional pickleball landscape. On Championship Sunday at the Newport Beach Open, the top-seeded duo secured another gold medal, defeating No. 2 seeds Christian Alshon and Hayden Patriquin in a four-game battle: 11-6, 11-2, 3-11, 11-8.
This victory marks a staggering 13th title together for the pair and their eleventh of the 2026 season, further cementing their status as the team to beat on the PPA Tour.
Precision Over Power
While the match featured explosive exchanges, it was the clinical precision of Johns and the lightning-fast hands of Facolos pro Gabriel Tardio that made the difference. The stat sheet told the story of the day: consistency won the gold. Johns and Tardio significantly outplayed their opponents on the transition, committing only 2 return errors compared to the 7 forced by Alshon and Patriquin.
A Historic Run for Gabriel Tardio
Tardio’s meteoric rise in 2026 has been nothing short of historic. By capturing 11 titles this season alone, he has proven that his aggressive style, backed by Facolos' aerospace-grade paddle technology, is the perfect complement to Ben Johns’ surgical game.
