Women’s Doubles Final at CIBC Texas Open: The women’s doubles final at the CIBC Texas Open presented by Fasenra will feature a fresh set of champions, as Callie Smith/Etta Tuionetoa and Tyra Black/Parris Todd ended the season-long dominance of the top two seeded teams on Saturday at Courts of McKinney in McKinney, Texas.
Since the start of 2024, either Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau or Anna Bright/Rachel Rohrabacher had won every PPA Tour women’s doubles title. That streak was shattered in dramatic fashion as Smith/Tuionetoa and Black/Todd knocked out both powerhouse pairings, setting the stage for a historic showdown in the Lone Star State.
Smith and Tuionetoa Take Down Top Seeds
Smith and Tuionetoa delivered the upset of the tournament with a stunning 4-11, 11-8, 11-8 quarterfinal victory over Waters and Parenteau. The win marked the top seeds’ first loss of 2025.
Riding that momentum, Smith/Tuionetoa dominated their semifinal matchup against No. 6 seeds Lea Jansen/Lucy Kovalova, winning 11-6, 11-6. This performance secured their spot in the final in what is their first tournament together as a duo.
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Black and Todd Eliminate No. 2 Seeds
In the other half of the draw, Black and Todd rose to the occasion, eliminating No. 2 seeds Bright and Rohrabacher in a decisive semifinal match. Their impressive performance earned them a spot in the final, making it the first time that both top-seeded teams have been defeated in the same tournament.
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What’s at Stake in the Final?
With two fresh pairings vying for the title, history will be made in McKinney. Smith and Tuionetoa have the chance to claim their first women’s doubles title since 2023, while Black and Todd seek their first-ever PPA Tour women’s doubles championship.
Saturday’s results have reshaped the women’s doubles landscape, proving that new challengers can rise to the occasion. As Championship Sunday approaches, all eyes will be on which team will stand atop the podium.
News in Brief: Women’s Doubles Final at CIBC Texas Open
Callie Smith/Etta Tuionetoa and Tyra Black/Parris Todd ended the reign of the top-seeded teams at the CIBC Texas Open. Both duos advanced to Sunday’s final after eliminating Waters/Parenteau and Bright/Rohrabacher. The final in McKinney, Texas, will crown first-time champions, marking a major shift in women’s doubles competition.
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