Anna Leigh Waters Reflects on Strategy Changes: Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau battled through tough adjustments to secure their victory against Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher at Mission Hills Country Club. Despite a strong start, the top seeds faced challenges, eventually winning 11-4, 11-6, 5-11, 12-10 in their first match of 2025.
Difficult Adjustments in the Match
In the early part of the match, Waters felt aggressive and in control, getting the balls she wanted. However, the No. 2 seeds, Bright and Rohrabacher, changed their strategy in the later games. Waters noted that their new looks, including speedups in different places, caught them off guard.
“I felt like I was able to be aggressive and was getting the balls that I wanted early on, and then I felt like [Anna and Rachel] did a good job in the other games of giving us some different looks and hitting speedups in different places,”. “I think it kind of threw us off a little bit.”(Anna Leigh Waters)
Parenteau’s Key Contributions
Catherine Parenteau played a key role in the victory, especially with her offensive shots. The veteran focused on improving this aspect of her game heading into 2025. She explained that the game is evolving, and being able to generate offense is now just as important as being defensive.
“It’s definitely something I’ve been working on because the game is really going that way,” Parenteau said. “You cannot just be defensive—you need some offensive shots as well, so that’s something I keep on trying to improve.”(Catherine Parenteau)
Her efforts were crucial to securing the win on Sunday.
Looking Ahead
Waters and Parenteau’s win solidifies their position as one of the top duos in the sport, but it also shows their ability to adapt and improve. With a strong start to 2025, they will likely continue to build on their performances and focus on further sharpening their skills.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters Reflects on Strategy Changes
Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau won 11-4, 11-6, 5-11, 12-10 against Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher in their first match of 2025. Waters adjusted to Bright and Rohrabacher’s changing strategy, while Parenteau’s offensive play helped secure the win. Their victory shows their adaptability and a strong start to the new season.
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