Cailyn Campbell Pulls Off Jaw-Dropping Victory: Cailyn Campbell delivered a major upset at the Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open in St. George, Utah, defeating reigning champion Mary Brascia 13-11, 11-6. The 14-year-old secured her spot in the women’s singles Round of 16, marking one of the biggest surprises of the tournament.
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A Rising Star Breaks Through
Campbell, who advanced from Wednesday’s qualifying round, displayed confidence and skill against the No. 6 seed. She credited her victory to staying focused and playing at her highest level.
“I feel really good,I was just playing my game, and that’s probably the best I’ve played in a while.”-( Cailyn Campbell)
Her performance stunned spectators, as she took control of both games to eliminate last year’s champion.
Looking Ahead to the Next Round
Campbell will next face No. 22 seed Victoria DiMuzio in the Round of 16. A victory would propel her into the quarterfinals, solidifying her position as a rising talent in professional pickleball.
Meanwhile, Campbell had the opportunity to support her older brother, Cason Campbell, who competed in the men’s singles Round of 16 against No. 2 seed Hunter Johnson.
News in Brief: Cailyn Campbell Pulls Off Jaw-Dropping Victory
Cailyn Campbell, 14, upset defending champion Mary Brascia at the Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open. With a 13-11, 11-6 victory, she advanced to the Round of 16, where she will face Victoria DiMuzio. The young star continues to impress, aiming for a quarterfinal spot in St. George, Utah.
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