PPA Atlanta Women’s Doubles Review: The women’s doubles draw at the 2024 CIBC Atlanta Slam appeared predictable, with the top seeds advancing smoothly from the 64s to the gold medal match. The long-time #1 team, Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau showed their usual dominance throughout the tournament. In the semifinals, they defeated the #4 team of Lucy Kovalova and Callie Smith, who managed to overcome their previous differences to reach this stage.
Rising Stars from the Bottom Half
In contrast, the bottom half of the draw saw an exciting development. The #2 seeds, Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher reunited after a brief split and delivered a powerful performance. They won their quarterfinal match against the Brascia sisters with a decisive 2-0, 3-0 score and continued their strong play by defeating the #8 pair of Kawamoto and Schneeman 6-0, 6-0 in the semifinals. This set the stage for a highly anticipated #1 vs #2 showdown.
Final Clash: Bright and Rohrabacher’s Victory
In the final, Bright and Rohrabacher showed their skills, winning the first game 11-3. While Waters and Parenteau fought back, splitting the next two games with scores of 11-9 each, the #2 seeds stepped up their game decisively. They closed out the match with an 11-5 win in the fourth game, securing their 6th Women’s Pro Doubles gold medal of the year. The victory prevented Waters from achieving her 9th triple crown this season.
Medal Standings
- Gold: Bright & Rohrabacher
- Silver: Waters & Parenteau
- Bronze: Kawamoto & Schneeman
News in Brief: PPA Atlanta Women’s Doubles Review
In a surprising turn at the 2024 CIBC Atlanta Slam, the #2 team of Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher claimed the Women’s Pro Doubles gold medal, defeating the top-seeded Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau. Bright and Rohrabacher won 11-3, 9-11, 11-9, and 11-5, marking their 6th title of the year.
The loss prevented Waters from achieving her 9th triple crown this season. The bronze medal was awarded to the #8 seeds, Kawamoto and Schneeman, who were defeated in the semifinals.
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