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Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns Conquer Semifinals of Mixed Doubles at Zimmer Biomet Masters

Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns Conquer Semifinals: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns advanced to the mixed doubles final at the Zimmer Biomet Masters with a thrilling 7-11, 11-5, 12-10 victory over No. 7 seeds Tyra Black and Christian Alshon. The match, held at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, was full of drama and tension.

 

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Back-and-Forth Battle

The match started with Black and Alshon taking an early lead. They won the first game 11-7, and by the third game, they jumped ahead 6-1.

As the game progressed, Black and Alshon were poised to take the match with a match point at 10-4. However, Waters and Johns weren’t ready to give up just yet.

The Comeback

Waters and Johns showed incredible resilience, battling through four match points to tie the game at 10-10. Their quick reflexes and sharp shots helped them save the match points and seize the momentum. Once tied, they closed out the match at 12-10, securing their place in the final.

Challenges During the Match

One of the key challenges for Waters and Johns was dealing with the strong defensive play of Black and Alshon. Waters explained how frustrating it was to think they had won a point, only for the ball to return.

“You think you’ve won the point so many times, and then you just don’t,” (Anna Leigh Waters).

Johns also shared his thoughts on the difficulty of hitting up on the ball after it returned so low.

Looking Ahead

With this victory, Waters and Johns advanced to the mixed doubles final, where they would face another tough challenge.

The match demonstrated their ability to stay focused and push through difficult situations, making them strong contenders for the title.

News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns Conquer Semifinals

Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns made a dramatic comeback to defeat Tyra Black and Christian Alshon, winning 7-11, 11-5, 12-10 in the mixed doubles semifinals at the Zimmer Biomet Masters. Their resilience and quick reactions helped them overcome four match points and secure a spot in the final.

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