Lina Padegimaite at Carvana Mesa Cup: Angie Walker advanced to the women’s singles Round of 16 at the Carvana Mesa Cup presented by Proton on Wednesday after a stunning comeback victory over No. 10 seed Lina Padegimaite. The match occurred at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, where Walker secured a 12-10, 11-2 win.
Overcoming a Slow Start
Walker, the No. 18 seed, fell behind 0-7 in the first game but fought back, saving a game point to edge out a 12-10 victory. The momentum carried into the second game, where she dominated Padegimaite 11-2 to complete the upset.
Looking Ahead
Walker will face No. 7 seed Catherine Parenteau on Thursday, with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake. The upcoming match will test Walker’s ability to continue her strong form against a higher-ranked opponent.
News in Brief: Lina Padegimaite at Carvana Mesa Cup
Angie Walker advanced to the Round of 16 at the Carvana Mesa Cup with a 12-10, 11-2 upset win over No. 10 seed Lina Padegimaite. Walker fought back from an 0-7 deficit in the first game and will now face No. 7 seed Catherine Parenteau on Thursday for a quarterfinal spot.
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