PPA Tour Women’s Doubles Semifinals: On September 12, 2025, the PPA Tour’s Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero hosted its women’s doubles quarterfinals in Mason, Ohio. Four teams—Tyra Hurricane Black with Jorja Johnson, Anna Bright with Anna Leigh Waters, Jade Kawamoto with Jackie Kawamoto, and Parris Todd with Catherine Parenteau—moved into the semifinals after straight-game wins.
Black and Johnson Grind Out First Win
Tyra Hurricane Black and Jorja Johnson faced a tough start against Kate Fahey and Tina Pisnik. The opening game was tight, but Black and Johnson held steady to take it 11-9. In the second game, their pace and teamwork took over as they closed out the match 11-3, securing a solid quarterfinal victory.
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Bright and Waters Dominate From Start to Finish
Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters showed why they are among the most dominant duos in women’s doubles. They overpowered Kaitlyn Christian and Jessie Irvine in two quick games. The first ended 11-1, and the second followed 11-3, with Bright and Waters controlling nearly every rally and leaving little room for their opponents to respond.
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Kawamoto Sisters Showcase Steady Teamwork
Jade Kawamoto and Jackie Kawamoto played with strong chemistry against Lea Jansen and Rachel Rohrabacher. They jumped ahead quickly with an 11-1 win in the first game. Although Jansen and Rohrabacher fought harder in the second, the Kawamotos stayed composed and closed it 11-8 to move into the semifinals.
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Todd and Parenteau Stay Sharp Under Pressure
Parris Todd and Catherine Parenteau wrapped up the quarterfinal round with another straight-games win. They met Brooke Buckner and Chao Yi Wang, who battled hard but struggled to keep up. Todd and Parenteau earned an 11-6 win in the first game and sealed the match with an 11-4 finish in the second.
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What It Means Going Forward
The semifinals will now feature four powerful teams, each with different styles and strengths. Fans can expect high-level play as these duos compete for a place in the finals. The results show the depth of talent in women’s doubles, with both proven champions and rising stars ready for the next challenge.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Women’s Doubles Semifinals
At the PPA Cincinnati Showcase, Tyra Hurricane Black and Jorja Johnson, Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters, Jade Kawamoto and Jackie Kawamoto, and Parris Todd with Catherine Parenteau all won their women’s doubles quarterfinal matches. Each team advanced in straight games, setting up a competitive semifinal round in Mason, Ohio.
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