PPA Kansas City Women’s Doubles Recap: The 2024 Selkirk Kansas City Open concluded an intense week and a half of competition in the sweltering mid-summer heat of Overland Park, Kansas. As the 14th stop on the PPA Tour this year, the event was filled with drama and showed top-level pickleball action.
Waters & Parenteau: Dominant as Ever
The certainty of 2024 has been the dominance of the #1 Women’s Doubles team, Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau. Their performance in Kansas City was no exception. The top-seeded duo began their campaign with a decisive double doughnut win in the 32s and continued their flawless run, not dropping a single game throughout the event. Their seamless play carried them to the final, maintaining their unbeaten streak.
Humberg & Johnson: A Strong Performance
Mari Humberg and Jorja Johnson, seeded #10, delivered an impressive run through the tournament. Following standout performances on consecutive days, the pair reached the semifinals. However, they fell to Waters and Parenteau with scores of 2-6, which pushed them into the bronze medal match. Their effort over the week was notable, marking three solid performances in Kansas City.
Kawamoto & Schneemann’s Rise
The bottom half of the draw saw some surprises. #5 seeded Jade Kawamoto and Lacy Schneemann made a significant impact, starting with a victory over #4 seeds Lucy Kovalova and Jackie Kawamoto (in a sister-on-sister clash). They followed up by defeating the #2 seeds, Meghan Dizon and Etta Wright, in the semifinals. Their performance earned them a spot in the Sunday final against the top-seeded team.
Final Showdown
The final match was largely one-sided, with Waters and Parenteau asserting their dominance. The #1 seeds secured the victory with a three-game win: 6-3, 3-5. This win marked their fifth consecutive PPA Women’s Doubles title and their 20th title together. While there have been shifts and changes in other divisions, Waters and Parenteau have consistently remained at the top of their game.
Final Standings
- Gold: Anna Leigh Waters & Catherine Parenteau
- Silver: Lacy Schneemann & Jade Kawamoto
- Bronze: Mari Humberg & Jorja Johnson
News in Brief: PPA Kansas City Women’s Doubles Recap
At the 2024 Selkirk Kansas City Open, #1 seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau continued their dominance, sweeping through the Women’s Doubles draw without dropping a game. They secured their fifth consecutive PPA Women’s Doubles title and their 20th title together.
The #10 seeds, Mari Humberg and Jorja Johnson impressed with a semifinal appearance before falling to Waters and Parenteau, finishing in the bronze medal match. The #5 seeds, Jade Kawamoto and Lacy Schneemann made a notable run by defeating the #4 and #2 seeds to reach the final but ultimately fell to the top duo. The final scores were 6-3, and 3-5, showing Waters and Parenteau’s continued excellence.
