Kaitlyn Christian Battles Past Parris Todd: Kaitlyn Christian, the No. 2 seed, outlasted No. 5 Parris Todd in a grueling women’s singles quarterfinal match at the Carvana Mesa Cup 2025, presented by Proton. Playing on Humana Championship Court at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona, Christian secured an 8-11, 12-10, 11-8 victory on Friday to advance to the women’s singles semifinals.
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A Tough 69-Minute Battle
The match stretched nearly 69 minutes as Christian fought back after dropping the first game. She edged out Todd in a tense second game before sealing the win in the third.
The back-and-forth battle showcased both players’ endurance and skill, but Christian’s determination ultimately led her to victory.
Semifinal Clash Against Brooke Buckner
Christian will now face No. 3 seed Brooke Buckner in the semifinals on Saturday. Buckner holds a 5-2 head-to-head record over Christian on the PPA Tour, making this matchup a challenging test for Christian as she looks to advance to the championship match.
News in Brief: Kaitlyn Christian Battles Past Parris Todd
Kaitlyn Christian rallied past Parris Todd in a 69-minute quarterfinal at the Carvana Mesa Cup 2025, winning 8-11, 12-10, 11-8. She now faces Brooke Buckner in the semifinals, where she hopes to improve her record against her familiar rival.
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