Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns delivered a commanding performance in the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the Carvana Mesa Cup presented by Proton. The duo defeated Hurricane Tyra Black and Christian Alshon 11-2, 11-4 on Humana Championship Court at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona.
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A One-Sided Battle
As the tournament’s No. 1 seed, Waters and Johns showcased their elite skills against the fifth-seeded Black and Alshon.
From the start, they dictated the pace, overwhelming their opponents with precision shots and dominant court coverage. The 11-2 first-game victory set the tone, and they maintained their momentum in the second, closing it out 11-4.
With the victory, Waters and Johns advanced to the semifinals without dropping a game, reaffirming their status as the team to beat.
Semifinal Matchup Set
The top-seeded pair will now face No. 3 Anna Bright and Dekel Bar, who secured their own quarterfinal win against No. 8 Rachel Rohrabacher and Hayden Patriquin. The semifinal showdown promises an intense battle between two of the tournament’s strongest teams.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns
Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns dominated their Carvana Mesa Cup quarterfinal match, defeating Hurricane Tyra Black and Christian Alshon 11-2, 11-4. The No. 1 seeds advance to the mixed doubles semifinals, where they will take on No. 3 Anna Bright and Dekel Bar at the Arizona Athletic Grounds.
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