Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns reached the mixed doubles semifinals at the CIBC Texas Open presented by Fasenra after defeating Meghan Dizon and Andrei Daescu, 11-7, 11-1. The match took place at the Courts of McKinney in McKinney, Texas, on Mixed Doubles Day.
Tough Conditions for All Teams
Both teams faced challenging windy conditions in North Texas, which made play difficult throughout the day. Waters highlighted the importance of focusing during such tough conditions.
“All you can do in these conditions is really move your feet and watch the ball. If you whiff one or can’t get to one, you really just can’t get too mad about it.” – (Waters)
Upcoming Semifinal Match
As the top seeds, Waters and Johns will face the No. 4 seeds, Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, in the semifinals. Their strong performance against Dizon and Daescu sets them up for a critical match as they aim for a spot in the finals.
The victory underscores Waters and Johns’ skill and resilience, which will be essential as they continue their quest for the championship in the tournament.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns
Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns defeated Meghan Dizon and Andrei Daescu, 11-7, 11-1, to advance to the mixed doubles semifinals at the CIBC Texas Open. They will face No. 4 seeds Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin in the semifinals.
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