Veolia North Carolina Open Mixed Doubles: The Veolia North Carolina Open begins Tuesday as the PPA Tour returns to the East Coast. The tournament features a modified traditional draw, with one event per day through the quarterfinals. In mixed doubles, top-seeded Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters lead the field, facing strong competition from several teams.
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Mixed Doubles Contenders
Johns and Waters enter as the top favorites, but Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, seeded second, will challenge them. The lower half of the draw features several contenders, including #3 Christian Alshon/Catherine Parenteau, #6 Rachel Rohrabacher/Dekel Bar, and #11 Hayden Patriquin/Kate Fahey.
One of the biggest threats to Johns and Waters could be #4 Anna Bright/Federico Staksrud. Staksrud has yet to achieve major success in mixed doubles, but pairing with Bright gives him a strong chance.
Potential Breakthrough Teams
Lower-seeded teams with promising draws include #10 Andrei Daescu/Meghan Dizon and #15 Max Freeman/Tyra Black. Freeman, a left-handed player, complements Black’s aggressive play on the left side. While Freeman has made strides in singles, his ability to compete at a high level in doubles remains to be seen.
Looking Ahead
With a deep field, the Veolia North Carolina Open promises intense mixed doubles action. The top seeds are expected to advance, but lower-ranked teams could make surprise runs. Fans can anticipate competitive matchups leading into the later rounds.
News in Brief: Veolia North Carolina Open Mixed Doubles
The Veolia North Carolina Open begins Tuesday, featuring top-seeded mixed doubles team Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters. Jorja and JW Johnson are key challengers, while Anna Bright and Federico Staksrud could pose a threat. Lower-seeded teams Freeman/Black and Daescu/Dizon have favorable draws, setting up an exciting tournament.
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