Anna Bright and Christian Alshon Reach PPA Final: In a match that displayed the drama and intensity of tournament play, Anna Bright and Christian Alshon battled their way to an 8-11, 11-2, 12-10 victory over No. 14 seeds Jackie Kawamoto and Jaume Martinez Vich. The win secured the No. 2 seeds a spot in the final on Championship Sunday.
A Match of Shifting Momentum
For much of the deciding game, it seemed as though Bright and Alshon were in control. They built a seemingly insurmountable 9-5 lead, appearing assured to close out the match with relative ease. But Kawamoto and Martinez Vich, showing the resilience that had carried them through the tournament, clawed their way back into competition. In a matter of minutes, the underdogs had turned the tables, earning a match point at 10-9.
Clutch Play in the Crucial Moments
Facing the possibility of an early exit, Bright and Alshon dug deep. They saved the match point with a combination of grit and composure that belied their status as first-time partners. From there, they found their rhythm, rattling off three straight points to clinch the victory and secure their place in the final.
“When it’s Game 3 and everyone’s tight, it honestly comes down to luck and who’s able to stay loose in the big moments. I feel like Christian and I are definitely still in that process of gelling and figuring things out, but I’m really excited that we were able to win and make the final.” – (Bright)
2) Bright & Alshon come out on top in game three taking down 14) Jk. Kawamoto & Martinez Vich 8-11, 11-2, 12-10 advancing to championship Sunday 👏
— Carvana PPA Tour (@PPAtour) August 17, 2024
A Showdown Against the Top Seeds Awaits
Their reward for surviving the scare is a showdown against the No. 1 seeds, Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, for the championship. It’s a daunting challenge, but for Bright and Alshon, who are still finding their chemistry, it’s another opportunity to prove that they belong among the sport’s elite.
News in Brief: Anna Bright and Christian Alshon Reach PPA Final
Anna Bright and Christian Alshon advanced to Championship Sunday with a hard-fought 8-11, 11-2, 12-10 victory over Jackie Kawamoto and Jaume Martinez Vich in Bristol, TN. After taking a 9-5 lead in the deciding game, the No. 2 seeds faced a tough comeback from Kawamoto and Martinez Vich, who even held a match point at 10-9.
Bright and Alshon, however, regrouped to score three straight points, securing their place in the final. They’ll face top seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns for the title.
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