The women’s doubles final at the Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open will feature a local storyline as No. 1 seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau take on Utah residents Etta Tuionetoa and Allyce Jones for the championship. The title match is set for Championship Sunday at Little Valley Sports Complex.
Waters and Parenteau secured their place in the final with a dominant 11-2, 11-5 victory over No. 15 seeds Kaitlyn Christian and Christa Gecheva in the semifinals. The top-seeded duo will now compete for another gold medal on the PPA Tour, where they have a strong track record of success.
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Path to the Final
Christian and Gecheva made an impressive run in the tournament, pulling off notable upsets along the way. They defeated No. 3 seeds Jorja Johnson and Tyra Hurricane Black in the Round of 16, followed by another strong performance against No. 9 seeds Mary Brascia and Maggie Brascia in the quarterfinals.
Despite their strong showing, Christian and Gecheva were unable to overcome the top-seeded pair of Waters and Parenteau, who controlled the semifinal match from start to finish.
A Dominant Duo
Waters and Parenteau have been a dominant force on the PPA Tour, amassing 30 career titles together. Their record in gold medal matches stands at an impressive 30-3, making them a formidable opponent for Tuionetoa and Jones in the final.
With the championship on the line, the upcoming match promises to be an exciting showdown, especially with the presence of local players looking to claim gold on their home turf.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau
No. 1 seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau will compete for gold at the Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open against Utah’s Etta Tuionetoa and Allyce Jones. Waters and Parenteau advanced with a semifinal win over Kaitlyn Christian and Christa Gecheva. The final takes place on Championship Sunday at Little Valley Sports Complex.
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