Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, the top-seeded mixed doubles team, made quick work of Ewa Radzikowska and Martin Emmrich in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open. The dominant duo secured an 11-8, 11-3 victory, becoming the first pair to reach the semifinals at Lake Kennedy Racquet Center on March 8th.
Strong Performance from Waters and Johns
Waters and Johns showed why they are the top seeds, delivering a strong performance against No. 38 Radzikowska and Emmrich.
In the first game, Waters and Johns were pushed to an 11-8 scoreline, but they controlled the second game with ease, winning 11-3 to close out the match in just under 30 minutes.
Their teamwork and consistent play were key to their victory, and they look well-positioned to continue their run in the tournament.
Looking Ahead: Semifinal Matchup
Next up for Waters and Johns is the winner of the match between No. 4 Jorja Johnson and Hayden Patriquin, and No. 8 Tina Pisnik and Andrei Daescu.
The outcome of this match will determine who Waters and Johns face in the semifinals, but regardless of the opponent, Waters and Johns are poised to continue their pursuit of the title.
Impact of the Match
This dominant victory further solidifies Waters and Johns as one of the favorites to win the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open. Their strong all-around performance has them on track for another successful tournament, with their next match potentially determining their path to the finals.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns
Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns defeated Ewa Radzikowska and Martin Emmrich 11-8, 11-3 to reach the semifinals at the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open. They will face the winner of the match between Jorja Johnson/Hayden Patriquin and Tina Pisnik/Andrei Daescu.