Anna Leigh Waters Poised for Women’s Singles: The PPA Tour heads to St. George, Utah, for the Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open this week. With Kate Fahey and Brooke Buckner absent, Anna Leigh Waters is the clear favorite to win women’s singles. She is expected to face her biggest challenges in the semifinals or finals.
Small Draw, Big Opportunity for Waters
The women’s singles field is smaller than usual, making Waters’ path to gold less complicated. She is likely to face Lea Jansen in the semifinals before a possible final against Kaitlyn Christian or Parris Todd. Without key competitors, Waters is positioned to dominate the tournament.
Top Challengers in the Field
Jansen is one of the few players with the skill to push Waters, while Christian and Todd have a chance to make a deep run. However, given her recent form, Waters remains the strongest contender for the title in St. George.
What to Expect from the Tournament
With a passionate pickleball community in St. George, the Red Rock Open should be well-attended. Waters is favored to win gold, but her potential matchups against Jansen, Christian, or Todd could provide some drama. Fans can expect exciting action as the PPA Tour moves west.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters Poised for Women’s Singles
The PPA Tour stops in St. George, Utah, for the Red Rock Open this week. Anna Leigh Waters is the women’s singles favorite, with Jansen, Christian, and Todd as top challengers. With Fahey and Buckner absent, Waters is expected to cruise to gold in a smaller draw.
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