Carvana Mesa Cup Women’s Doubles: The Carvana Mesa Cup presented by Proton begins on February 17 in Phoenix, where top-ranked pickleball players are ready to compete. The women’s doubles draw is packed with talent, and all eyes will be on a potential rematch between No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau and No. 2 Rachel Rohrabacher/Anna Bright. Waters and Parenteau won their last meeting comfortably, but Rohrabacher and Bright will be determined to turn the tables.
Strong Field with Deep Competition
The No. 3 seed, Tyra Black and Parris Todd, have a favorable draw and could make a strong run. Other high-seeded pairs include No. 4 Lacy Schneemann/Meghan Dizon, No. 6 Jorja Johnson/Vivian Glozman, and No. 7 Etta Tuionetoa/Lucy Kovalova. Some new pairings among these teams could signal shifts in future partnerships.
The steady Kawamoto sisters enter the tournament as the No. 9 seed. Their consistent play and solid draw could position them for a deep tournament run.
Tournament Stakes and Expectations
The level of competition is high, with multiple teams capable of challenging for the title. Waters and Parenteau will look to continue their dominance, but rising teams like Black/Todd and Rohrabacher/Bright could cause upsets.
With near-perfect weather conditions expected in Phoenix, players will be at their best. Fans can look forward to intense matches right from the opening rounds as some medal-level competitors face off early.
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Looking Ahead
As the tournament unfolds, key storylines will center around potential shake-ups in the rankings and the performance of new duos. If Rohrabacher and Bright get their rematch with Waters and Parenteau, it could be a thrilling final showdown.
News in Brief: Carvana Mesa Cup Women’s Doubles
The Carvana Mesa Cup starts February 17 in Phoenix, featuring top women’s doubles teams. No. 1 Waters/Parenteau aim to defend their title, with No. 2 Rohrabacher/Bright seeking revenge. Strong competition from Black/Todd and the Kawamoto sisters adds to the excitement. Perfect weather conditions set the stage for a high-level tournament.
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