Orange County Cup Women’s Singles Draw: The PPA Tour returns on June 16 with the Select Medical Orange County Cup in San Clemente, California. All eyes are on top seed Anna Leigh Waters, who has been nearly unbeatable in women’s singles. The key question: Who will be her opponent in the final?
Anna Leigh Waters rarely loses matches. Her dominance has been compared to something that only happens once a year. The real battle may be for the other finalist spot, as many skilled players are in the draw.
Kate Fahey Hopes to Break Through
Kate Fahey enters as the #2 seed and one of the few players expected to challenge Anna Leigh Waters. But her path is not easy.
She must face #7 Catherine Parenteau in the quarterfinals. If she advances, she could meet either #4 Parris Todd or #5 Brooke Buckner in the semifinals.
Fahey has shown steady improvement but has yet to take down Waters.
Early Round Matchups to Watch
Several exciting matches are expected in the round of 16. Former teammates on MLP Las Vegas, #8 Zoey Wang and #10 Judit Castillo, will face off in what could be a very close match.
Also scheduled is a unique match between #6 Lea Jansen and #12 Helena Jansen, dubbed the “Battle of the Jansens.” Fans are eager to see which Jansen will advance.
What’s at Stake This Week
If Anna Leigh Waters continues to win, she strengthens her hold as the best in women’s singles. But if another player like Kate Fahey pulls off an upset, it could change the rankings and shake up the rest of the season.
With tough draws and exciting matchups, the Orange County Cup promises strong competition and possible surprises.
News in Brief: Orange County Cup Women’s Singles Draw
The Select Medical Orange County Cup begins June 16 in San Clemente, California. Anna Leigh Waters leads the women’s singles draw as the #1 seed. Kate Fahey, Catherine Parenteau, and others will try to stop her, but Waters remains the strong favorite heading into the week’s competition.
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