Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher: The 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open continues at the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center in Cape Coral, Florida, as top professionals battle for championship glory. The tournament, a key stop on the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour, runs from March 6 to March 9 and has already delivered intense matchups.
Bright and Rohrabacher Overcome Tough Challenge to Reach Semifinals
Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher punched their ticket to the women’s doubles semifinals after a hard-fought 11-2, 9-11, 11-3 victory over No. 12 seeds Brooke Buckner and Chao Yi (Zoey) Wang.
The No. 2-seeded duo started strong, dominating the first game 11-2 and appearing to be on the verge of closing out the match in straight games when they built a commanding 9-4 lead in Game 2. However, Buckner and Wang responded with an impressive seven-point surge to steal the game and force a decider.
Despite the setback, Bright and Rohrabacher, who have playfully been nicknamed “The Girlies,” remained composed in the third game. They regained control and comfortably closed out the match, securing their spot in the semifinals.
Semifinal Opponent Yet to Be Determined
Bright and Rohrabacher will now face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between Jorja Johnson/Parris Todd and Vivienne David/Jackie Kawamoto. Their upcoming match is expected to be another high-stakes battle as they push toward a finals appearance.
Tournament Outlook and What’s Next
With Bright and Rohrabacher moving on, the women’s doubles draw is shaping up for an exciting finish. The competition is fierce, and with just a few matches left before the championship round, every point will count as players fight for the title.
The 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open continues to deliver thrilling moments, with more action still to come.
News in Brief: Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher
Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher advanced to the women’s doubles semifinals at the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open with an 11-2, 9-11, 11-3 victory over Brooke Buckner and Chao Yi (Zoey) Wang. They will face either Jorja Johnson/Parris Todd or Vivienne David/Jackie Kawamoto for a spot in the final.
