Quang Duong, Harsh Mehta Bag Men’s Doubles Crown at 2026 Michelob Ultra Asia Pickleball Tournament
Quang Duong and Harsh Mehta defeated Hoang Nam Ly and Nick Khamphi 21-16, 17-21, 21-17 in the men’s doubles final of the 2026 Michelob Ultra Asia Pickleball Tournament on Sunday—a tight, absorbing match that swung both ways before Ly and Khamphi’s impatience in the decisive set cost them dearly.
Duong and Mehta controlled the opener with sharp teamwork, winning 21-16 and putting immediate pressure on Ly and Khamphi to respond. They did. The second set was the best tennis of the match—exciting rallies, quality net play from both pairs, a genuine back-and-forth that kept the crowd engaged from start to finish. Ly and Khamphi were particularly sharp at the net, combining well offensively and defensively to take the set 21-17 and force a decider.
The third set was where the title was decided—and where Ly and Khamphi let it slip. The pair grew impatient in the final stages, forcing plays that weren’t there and handing Duong and Mehta the foothold they needed. The winning pair stayed composed, kept their structure, and closed it out 21-17.
For Duong, it was a satisfying end to a day that had started with a semifinal loss to Huynh in singles. He came back and won the doubles title alongside Mehta—a clean, composed performance that made the most of the opportunity Ly and Khamphi gave them.
For Ly, it was a day to forget. Two finals. Two losses. The singles title gone to Huynh. The doubles title gone to Duong and Mehta. He competed hard in both—but hard was not enough on this particular Sunday in Vietnam.
