Vivian Glozman and Jackie Kawamoto advanced to the women’s doubles quarterfinals at the Zimmer Biomet Masters powered by Invited with a straight-set victory over No. 5 seeds Callie Smith and Parris Todd. The pair won 11-6, 11-9 to continue their strong run in the tournament.
Impressive Upset
The No. 21 seeds have been a surprise in the tournament, overcoming their lower seeding and taking down strong opponents in straight games.
Glozman and Kawamoto entered the competition through the qualifying draw, as Glozman does not hold a UPA gold card, but they have not let that extra day of play slow them down. They have won all three of their matches so far, demonstrating skill and composure under pressure.
Moving Forward
After securing their spot in the quarterfinals, Glozman and Kawamoto are poised to continue their run. They will look to carry their momentum forward as they face even tougher competition in the coming rounds.
What’s Next?
The pair’s success highlights the unpredictable nature of the tournament. With a chance to advance further, Glozman and Kawamoto could become dark horse contenders for the title.
Fans can watch their progress live on Pickleballtv, starting at 1 p.m. ET, with coverage available through the Pickleballtv app.
News in Brief: Vivian Glozman and Jackie Kawamoto
Vivian Glozman and Jackie Kawamoto, seeded No. 21, upset No. 5 seeds Callie Smith and Parris Todd to reach the women’s doubles quarterfinals at the Zimmer Biomet Masters. Their straight-set victory highlights their strong tournament run. Fans can follow their progress live on Pickleballtv starting at 1 p.m. ET.
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