Helena Jansen’s Unbelievable Comeback: The 2025 PPA Tour Veolia Cape Coral Open Presented by Proton continues to deliver high-intensity matchups and shocking upsets, and Helena Jansen added her name to the growing list of underdogs making deep runs. The No. 15 seed rallied from behind in the third game to defeat No. 3 seed Brooke Buckner, 11-3, 0-11, 11-9, and advance to the women’s singles quarterfinals.
A Match of Wild Momentum Swings
Jansen dominated the opening game, jumping out to an 11-3 victory with aggressive play and well-placed shots. However, Buckner responded emphatically, blanking Jansen 11-0 in the second game to send the match into a deciding third game.
Jansen’s Late Surge Secures the Upset
The deciding game saw Jansen take an early 6-3 lead, only for Buckner to storm back and go ahead 9-7, putting herself within two points of victory. But just when it seemed the No. 3 seed would advance, Jansen flipped the script, winning four straight points to complete the comeback and secure one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.
Quarterfinals Showdown with Zoey Chao Yi Wang Awaits
With the win, Jansen punches her ticket to the quarterfinals, where she will face No. 8 seed Zoey Chao Yi Wang for a chance to reach the semifinals. Given her recent performance, she has proven she can go toe-to-toe with top-seeded players.
News in Brief: Helena Jansen’s Unbelievable Comeback
Helena Jansen pulled off a major upset at the PPA Veolia Cape Coral Open, defeating No. 3 seed Brooke Buckner in a dramatic three-game battle, 11-3, 0-11, 11-9. After falling behind 9-7 in the final game, Jansen won four straight points to complete the comeback and move into the quarterfinals, where she will face Zoey Chao Yi Wang.
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