Kate Fahey Takes On Zoey Wang: The Veolia Milwaukee Open, held from November 14 to 17, 2024, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is one of the most anticipated events on the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) calendar. As the tournament’s opening rounds started on Thursday, the competition proved as fierce as expected. The highlight of the day came with Kate Fahey’s 11-3, 11-7 victory over No. 7 seed Judit Castillo, a match that saw both players deliver high-level performances.
Castillo, though behind for most of the contest, nearly forced a third game when she cut Fahey’s lead in Game 2 from 8-3 to 8-7. However, Fahey’s two-handed backhand proved decisive as she closed out the contest in straight games.
With wins earlier in the day over Anna Bright and Kaitlyn Christian, Fahey’s Thursday was a series of tests, and she was quick to acknowledge the challenge of back-to-back battles.
“No matches are easy. I think today was particularly hard. I had a battle with Anna, and then a battle with Kaitlyn. And, of course, I always have a battle with Judit. So, I’m just really lucky to get out of the day and survive.” – (kate fahey)
Fahey’s resilience paid off as she punched her ticket to the finals, her third straight championship appearance in recent weeks.
Zoey Wang vs. Fahey: A Final Showdown for the Title
The women’s singles final on Championship Sunday will see Fahey take on No. 8 seed Zoey Wang. Wang, who secured her spot with a victory over Parris Todd, is making her first Championship Sunday appearance. Though the two competitors have never faced off on the court, Fahey is well aware of the challenge Wang presents.
“I’ve never played Zoey before. We’re good friends off the court, so I expect a battle. She’s been playing really well—she’s an amazing singles and doubles player—so hopefully it’ll be a close match and entertaining to watch.” – (kate fahey)
This final promises to be an intriguing battle of styles. Fahey’s experience and ability to come through in clutch moments will be tested by Wang’s breakout performance at the Milwaukee Open.
For Wang, the opportunity to capture her first major title couldn’t come at a better time, while Fahey looks to extend her winning streak after a gold at the Rate Championships in October and a silver medal last week at Worlds. Fans can expect a thrilling showdown as both players push their limits for the women’s singles crown.
News in Brief: Kate Fahey Takes On Zoey Wang
At the 2024 Veolia Milwaukee Open, Kate Fahey advanced to the women’s singles final after a hard-fought 11-3, 11-7 victory over No. 7 seed Judit Castillo. Fahey’s backhand proved decisive, closing out the match after Castillo cut a second-game lead from 8-3 to 8-7.
Fahey’s path to the final included earlier wins against Anna Bright and Kaitlyn Christian. She will face No. 8 seed Zoey Wang in the final on Championship Sunday, where Wang will seek her first major title, while Fahey aims to continue her winning streak.
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