Anna Leigh Waters Reaches PPA Semis: In a dominant display of skill and composure, top seed Anna Leigh Waters cruised past fifth-seed Salome Devidze in their singles match at the PPA Atlanta Slam. Waters, who has been a formidable presence on the court, showed her skills with a decisive victory, winning 11-0, 11-6. This win propels the 17-year-old to the semi-finals, maintaining her impressive form throughout the tournament.
Waters Reflects on Victory
In reflecting on the match, Waters shared her thoughts on the competitive dynamics of facing Devidze.
“It’s kind of cool to have some revenge, go out there, really want to win and maybe take a little pressure off yourself because she did beat me earlier in the year.” – (Waters)
She acknowledged the challenges posed by Devidze’s aggressive play.
“She’s a great player. You can’t underestimate her. That’s one reason I did lose to her earlier in the year, because I underestimated her a little bit too much. She came out here ripping balls. You’ve really got to be consistent and put some pace back into your ball because of how hard she hits it.” – (Waters)
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Waters emphasized the importance of adapting strategies to counter Devidze’s powerful shots.
“If you just kind of swing your normal swing, the ball isn’t going to go anywhere. She definitely puts a lot of pressure on you, and you’ve got to play really well to beat her.” – (Waters)
Her preparation and tactical adjustments were evident in her performance, securing her place in the tournament’s semi-finals.
News in Brief : Anna Leigh Waters Reaches PPA Semis
Top seed Anna Leigh Waters advanced to the semi-finals of the PPA Atlanta Slam with a commanding 11-0 and 11-6 victory over fifth-seed Salome Devidze. Waters, reflecting on the match, noted the importance of overcoming past challenges and adjusting her game to counter Devidze’s aggressive play. With this win, the 17-year-old continues her strong tournament performance and prepares for the upcoming semi-finals.
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