Anna Leigh Waters vs Parris Todd: Anna Leigh Waters and Parris Todd will battle for the women’s singles title at the Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open on Championship Sunday. Waters, the No. 1 seed, is aiming for her 50th career singles title on the PPA Tour. Todd, the No. 4 seed, seeks another statement win on a big stage.
Waters secured her place in the final with an 11-3, 11-2 victory over No. 3 Lea Jansen in the semifinals. Todd punched her ticket with an 11-1, 11-4 win against No. 2 Kaitlyn Christian.
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A Rivalry Renewed
Waters and Todd have a history of competitive matchups. Though Waters has dominated the PPA Tour, winning 49 of her 52 singles finals, one of those losses came against Todd in June 2022 in Orange County.
“Parris is a great player. She moves really well on the court. I feel like we play kind of similarly, so it’s always fun to play her because I feel like we have some really good points,”. “We’re both very athletic, so it’s definitely a fun match to watch. I’m excited to be a part of it.”(Anna Leigh Waters)
The last time they met in a singles final, Waters claimed victory at the CIBC PPA Finals presented by ROAR Organic in December 2024.
Todd’s Comeback Run
Todd’s semifinal victory continued her resurgence in women’s singles. She last won a singles title at the Proton Tucson Open in February, ending a 32-month drought since her previous singles championship.
Now, Todd has a chance to add another major title to her resume against Waters, the sport’s top-ranked singles player.
A Historic Moment Awaits
For Waters, a win would mark an extraordinary milestone in her young career. Todd, meanwhile, is seeking to add another title to her growing legacy and prove she can still compete with the best.
The highly anticipated matchup will take place on Sunday in Utah, with both players eager to make their mark on the PPA Tour.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters vs Parris Todd
No. 1 seed Anna Leigh Waters and No. 4 Parris Todd will face off in the women’s singles final at the Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open. Waters is chasing her 50th career title, while Todd is looking to continue her resurgence. The match is set for Championship Sunday.