As the season heats up, Lee Whitwell remains the dominant force in the APP’s AARP Champions Women’s Pro Doubles Rankings, leading with a commanding 7,440 points. Whitwell’s consistency across various tournaments has made her a clear favorite in the competition. Yet, the chase behind her is as intense as ever, with several strong contenders closely trailing.
Angela Simon: The Closest Competitor
In second place, Angela Simon has proven herself to be a formidable rival, accumulating 4,980 points. Her ability to stay competitive throughout the season has made her Whitwell’s most consistent challenger. With every tournament, Simon seems to inch closer to the top spot, keeping the pressure on Whitwell.
Challengers Eye the Top
Natalija Todorovic-Shaw, with 3,780 points, holds the third spot. Her performances have earned her a strong position, though taking down Whitwell or Simon will require a flawless run in upcoming events.
Close behind, Nathalie Bagby (2,940 points) and Karin Ptaszek-Kochis (2,860 points) are two names to watch. Both have shown remarkable potential, but breaking into the top two may prove to be a daunting task as the season progresses.
A Tight Race for Fifth
The rankings continue to be competitive, with Anna Shirley joining Ptaszek-Kochis at 2,860 points. The battle for fifth place is a neck-and-neck race, as both players aim to outshine one another in their remaining tournaments.
Sheri Courter (2,520 points) and Christine Karges (2,230 points) aren’t far behind, either, with a fierce determination to climb the rankings and challenge the leaders.
Remaining Spots: The Pursuit of Consistency
As the rankings move down, there’s still plenty of talent within the field. Players like Christie Domoracki (2,160 points) and Lisa Alipaz (1,860 points) remain in competition for a place higher in the standings.
Others, such as Helen Wilhelm (1,680 points) and Leslie Bernard (1,480 points), continue to push for a shot at the top spots as the season heads toward its conclusion.
Key Players Looking for Breakthroughs
Several players, including Cantillon Eilers (1,360 points) and Spencer Moorman (1,360 points), have the potential to make a significant jump, provided they maintain their form in future tournaments.
Similarly, Dana Wiatroski, Jennifer Dawson, and Mary Helen Atkins, all with 1,260 points, are closely grouped together and assured to either advance or fall behind depending on their upcoming performances.
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
| 1 | Lee Whitwell | 7440 |
| 2 | Angela Simon | 4980 |
| 3 | Natalija Todorovic-Shaw | 3780 |
| 4 | Nathalie Bagby | 2940 |
| 5 | Karin Ptaszek-Kochis | 2860 |
| 5 | Anna Shirley | 2860 |
| 7 | Sheri Courter | 2520 |
| 8 | Christine Karges | 2230 |
| 9 | Christie Domoracki | 2160 |
| 10 | Lisa Alipaz | 1860 |
| 11 | Helen Wilhelm | 1680 |
| 12 | Leslie Bernard | 1480 |
| 13 | Cantillon Eilers | 1360 |
| 13 | Spencer Moorman | 1360 |
| 15 | Dana Wiatroski | 1260 |
| 15 | Jennifer Dawson | 1260 |
| 15 | Mary Helen Atkins | 1260 |
| 18 | Kelly Ojeda | 1220 |
| 19 | Marina Anderson | 1070 |
| 20 | Stacy Potter | 1050 |
News in Brief: AARP Champions Women’s Pro Doubles Rankings
Lee Whitwell leads the APP’s AARP Champions Women’s Doubles rankings with 7,440 points, with Angela Simon following in second at 4,980 points. Todorovic-Shaw, Bagby, and Ptaszek-Kochis make up the top five.
The battle for the top is fierce, with Shirley, Courter, and Karges also showing potential. Players like Domoracki and Alipaz are pushing to climb, while Eilers, Moorman, Wiatroski, Dawson, and Atkins are grouped closely behind. With the season far from over, the race remains highly competitive.
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