Anna Leigh Waters Stuns Kate Fahey: Top seed Anna Leigh Waters made an easy start to her quarterfinal match at the Zimmer Biomet Masters on Friday at Mission Hills Country Club in Ranch Mirage, California. Waters quickly defeated No. 6 Kate Fahey 11-3, 11-1 in just 25 minutes to secure her place in the semifinals.
Quick Victory for Waters
The 17-year-old star dominated the match from the start, securing a dominant 11-3 victory in the first game. She continued her strong performance in the second game, winning 11-1, leaving Fahey with little room to get into the match. Waters’ fast and aggressive play ensured a quick win on Humana Championship Court.
Waters Shares Thoughts on California Fires
During her post-match interview on Pickleballtv, Waters spoke about more than just her victory. She took a moment to address the devastating fires affecting California. “Fortunately, we’re safe here in Palm Springs, but a lot of stuff is going on in LA, and I just pray for all those people,” said Waters.
“I’m super thankful for all the firefighters who are out there fighting these fires. Everybody, even though you love watching pickleball, make sure you keep up with what’s going on in California.
Looking Ahead
Waters’ easy win in the quarterfinals sets her up for a strong semifinal performance as she continues to aim for the title. Despite the excitement of the tournament, Waters took the time to express concern for those affected by the fires, showing her empathy off the court as well as her skill on it.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters Stuns Kate Fahey
Anna Leigh Waters cruised to a quick 11-3, 11-1 victory over Kate Fahey in the quarterfinals of the Zimmer Biomet Masters. Waters also took a moment during her post-match interview to express her concern for those affected by the fires in California.
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