Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau Fight Back: Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau recovered from a tough start to defeat Vivian Glozman and Jackie Kawamoto 5-11, 11-2, 11-2 in the women’s doubles semifinal at the Zimmer Biomet Masters. The top seeds secured their spot in the final with a dominant performance in the second and third games.
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Glozman and Kawamoto’s Strong Start
Glozman and Kawamoto, who had come through the Monday qualifying draw, started the match with confidence, having won consecutive matches against top-5 seeds.
They took the first game 11-5, surprising the top seeds with their strong performance. However, Waters and Parenteau quickly regrouped.
Key to Their Comeback
Waters and Parenteau made a strategic change after the first game. They decided to stack, switching positions to get Waters back to the left side.
This adjustment proved crucial and helped them take control of the next two games with ease. “It seemed to help a ton,” Parenteau said about the move.
Looking Ahead to Championship Sunday
With their win, Waters and Parenteau advanced to the women’s doubles final, where they will compete for the title.
The strong comeback not only showed their skill but also their mental toughness, making them the favorites for Sunday’s match.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau Fight Back
Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau overcame a slow start to defeat Vivian Glozman and Jackie Kawamoto in the Zimmer Biomet Masters women’s doubles semifinal. After adjusting their positions, the top seeds won the next two games comfortably, securing a spot in the final.
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