Veolia Bristol Open Mixed Doubles Draw: The PPA Tour picks back up this week in Tennessee with the Veolia Bristol Open beginning Wednesday, August 6, at the Bristol Sportsplex. Top mixed doubles teams are set to compete, with stars like Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, and JW Johnson expected to make deep runs. All matches will be streamed live on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App.
Top Team Leads the Field
Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters enter the mixed doubles division as the number one seed. They’ve landed a strong draw and are favorites to reach the finals once again.
Close behind them are JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson as the second seed. Their path also looks promising, making a finals matchup between the Johnsons and Johns/Waters very possible.
Strong Seeds in the Mix
Several other high-ranking teams could challenge for the title:
Catherine Parenteau and Christian Alshon are seeded third.
Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu hold the fourth seed.
Jessie Irvine and Gabe Tardio take the fifth spot.
Etta Tuionetoa and Federico Staksrud are ranked sixth.
All of these teams bring talent and experience and could make waves as the tournament progresses.
Underdogs to Watch
Some lower-seeded teams might pull surprises in early rounds. Mari Humberg and CJ Klinger, seeded 21st, could cause trouble for higher seeds. Milan Rane and Connor Garnett, seeded 24th, also have the potential to make a run.
If match results follow the seeding, a standout semifinal could feature JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson taking on Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu. That matchup would bring a mix of power and precision from both sides of the court.
What’s at Stake
With the MLP regular season now over, the spotlight shifts fully to the PPA Tour. The Veolia Bristol Open gives players a chance to gain momentum and ranking points heading into the final stretch of the season. Fans can expect high-level play, tight matches, and exciting upsets.
News in Brief: Veolia Bristol Open Mixed Doubles Draw
The Veolia Bristol Open begins August 6 in Tennessee as the PPA Tour resumes. In mixed doubles, Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters are the top seed. JW and Jorja Johnson may challenge them. All matches stream live on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App. Fans should expect thrilling matches.
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