The PPA Tour’s CIBC Texas Open in McKinney, Texas, delivered a surprising shake-up in the women’s pro doubles bracket, as Hurricane Tyra Black and Parris Todd secured gold with a dominant performance. The duo upset several top-ranked teams, including longtime tournament favorites, to claim victory.
Top Seeds Fall in Early Rounds
In a rare turn of events, the No. 1 seeded team of Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau suffered an unexpected loss in the quarterfinals. Callie Smith and Etta Tuionetona, a veteran pairing, battled back after dropping the first game to defeat the top-seeded duo in three hard-fought sets, (4),8,8.
Smith and Tuionetona carried their momentum into the semifinals, securing a spot in the championship match. Meanwhile, the No. 2 seeded team of Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher also faced an early exit. Parris Todd and Hurricane Tyra Black took down the second-ranked pair in straight sets, 7,8, securing their spot in the final.
Todd and Black Dominate the Final
The championship match featured fresh faces, with Todd and Black taking full control from the start. Their aggressive style and precise shot placement overwhelmed Smith and Tuionetona, resulting in a commanding 5,4,4 victory.
The gold medal marked Black’s first-ever pro women’s doubles title and Todd’s second PPA women’s doubles gold, her first coming in August 2023 alongside Parenteau.
Significance of the Upset
The results in McKinney signal a shift in the women’s doubles landscape, as the usual dominance of Waters and Parenteau was disrupted. The formidable performance by Todd and Black adds another rising pair to watch as the season progresses. With key upsets and a fresh champion duo, the women’s pro doubles scene could see more unpredictability in upcoming tournaments.
Final Results
Gold: Parris Todd and Hurricane Tyra Black
Silver: Callie Smith and Etta Tuionetona
Bronze: Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher
News in Brief: Tyra Black and Parris Todd
Hurricane Tyra Black and Parris Todd claimed gold in women’s pro doubles at the Texas Open, defeating Callie Smith and Etta Tuionetona in the final. Their dominant win came after upsetting top-seeded teams, marking Black’s first pro doubles gold and Todd’s second PPA title. The results shake up the tour rankings.
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