Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau: As the PPA Tour rolled into Virginia Beach, Saturday’s matches wasted no time in showing why the top seeds are considered the best in the sport after a lightning delay moved the match from Friday to Saturday, the quarterfinals of the Women’s Doubles shows familiar faces delivering impressive performances that solidified their status as top competitors. It was an exciting display of skill and determination.
A Long-Awaited Showdown
The top-seeded duo of Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau finally took to the court against the No. 7 seeds, Parris Todd and Jade Kawamoto. Despite the day-long delay, Waters and Parenteau didn’t miss a beat. They came out firing, putting together a nearly flawless performance.
A Quick Dismantling
The match, which lasted just over 20 minutes, saw Waters and Parenteau controlled their opponents. The scoreboard told the story—an 11-0, 11-1 victory. Their control of the match was never in doubt, as they moved effortlessly and executed their shots with precision. For Todd and Kawamoto, it was a frustrating day on the court, one where they could only watch as the top seeds cruised to an easy win.
Moving Forward
With this decisive quarterfinal win, Waters and Parenteau have firmly established themselves as the pair to beat in the tournament. Their next opponents will undoubtedly be taking notes, knowing they’ll have to play near-perfect pickleball to even stand a chance. But if Saturday’s match was any indication, the path to the title runs squarely through the rackets of Waters and Parenteau.
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