Best Matches of PPA Tour Carvana Mesa Cup: The PPA Tour Carvana Mesa Cup finals showcased high-intensity action, with multiple matches pushing the limits of competition. The mixed, men’s, and women’s doubles finals all went to five games, while Ben Johns secured a dominant singles win. The event delivered one of the most exciting Sundays in recent pickleball history.
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Semifinal Saturday Sets the Stage
Saturday’s semifinals featured ten matches, with four extending to three games. The level of play remained high, with thrilling rallies and dramatic turnarounds. While most matches provided entertainment, the final match of the day lacked the same level of suspense.
Waters and Parenteau Outlast The Girlies
Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau emerged victorious against Rachel Rohrabacher and Anna Bright in a hard-fought five-game battle. The match saw momentum shifts, with Rohrabacher and Bright taking games one and three, while Waters and Parenteau responded by winning games two, four, and five. A stunning 18-1 run secured their victory.
Final Scores: 4-11, 11-9, 5-11, 11-8, 11-0
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Alshon and Daescu Edge Johns and Tardio
In another five-game showdown, Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu outlasted Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio. Despite holding a match point in game three, Alshon and Daescu lost in overtime, but their resilience shined as they fought back to secure the win in game five.
Final Scores: 11-5, 11-1, 10-12, 5-11, 11-7
Women’s Singles: Waters Rallies Past Buckner
Brooke Buckner started strong, taking the first game 11-4 and building a 9-4 lead in game two. However, Anna Leigh Waters responded with a stunning 7-0 run to win the second game and carried that momentum to claim another singles gold.
Final Scores: 4-11, 11-9, 11-5
Men’s Singles: Johns Cruises to Victory
Ben Johns faced Hunter Johnson in the only final that didn’t extend to a deciding game. While the first game was close, Johns dominated the second, securing another singles title with a straight-sets win.
Final Scores: 12-10, 11-1
Mixed Doubles: Johnson Siblings Claim Gold
The mixed doubles final saw JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson overpower Dekel Bar and Anna Bright. The Johnsons started strong, winning game one 11-1. Bar and Bright fought back to force a deciding game, but the Johnson siblings proved too strong in the final stretch.
Final Scores: 11-1, 6-11, 11-8, 5-11, 11-4
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The Significance of the Event
The PPA Tour finals demonstrated the growing competitiveness of professional pickleball. Multiple five-game matches highlighted the parity among top players, with even dominant figures like Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters facing serious challenges. With such close battles, fans can expect more thrilling contests in future tournaments.
News in Brief: Best Matches of PPA Tour Carvana Mesa Cup
The PPA Tour finals delivered intense competition, with three of five finals going the distance. Waters and Parenteau secured women’s doubles gold, while Alshon and Daescu won in men’s doubles. Waters also won in singles, while Ben Johns dominated his match. JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson claimed the mixed doubles title in an exciting five-game battle.
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