The Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open women’s doubles quarterfinal matchups are officially set, featuring a mix of top-seeded contenders and upset-makers. The Round of 16 saw only two upsets, and those winning teams will now battle for a spot in the semifinals.
Top Seeds and Upset-Makers Collide in Quarterfinals
The #1 seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau secured their place in the quarterfinals with a victory over Genie Bouchard and Genie Erokina. They will now face one of the best defensive teams in the field, Jade Kawamoto and Vivienne David.
Meanwhile, the two teams responsible for Round of 16 upsets, Kaitlyn Christian/Christa Gecheva and sisters Maggie Brascia/Mary Brascia, will face off for a chance to advance to Semifinal Saturday. The Brascia sisters defeated #8 seeds Callie Smith and Lindsey Newman to reach this stage.
The full quarterfinal matchups are:
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#1 seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau vs. #6 seeds Jade Kawamoto and Vivienne David
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#15 seeds Kaitlyn Christian and Christa Gecheva vs. #9 seeds Maggie Brascia and Mary Brascia
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#2 seeds Rachel Rohrabacher and Parris Todd vs. #5 seeds Lea Jansen and Lucy Kovalova
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#4 seeds Etta Tuionetoa and Allyce Jones vs. #7 seeds Mari Humberg and Meghan Dizon
Local Talent Set to Shine in Quarterfinals
One of the most exciting matchups in the quarterfinals will be Etta Tuionetoa and Allyce Jones vs. Mari Humberg and Meghan Dizon. With the Red Rock crowd showing strong local support, this match should bring a great atmosphere, as three of the four players—Etta Tuionetoa, Allyce Jones, and Meghan Dizon—are Utah residents.
News in Brief: Red Rock Open Women’s Doubles Quarterfinals Set
The Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open women’s doubles quarterfinal matchups are locked in. Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau lead the field as the #1 seeds, while upset-makers Kaitlyn Christian/Christa Gecheva and Maggie Brascia/Mary Brascia will face off for a spot in the semifinals. A high-energy quarterfinal is expected in Red Rock, with local favorites Etta Tuionetoa, Allyce Jones, and Meghan Dizon competing.
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