PPA Tour Mixed Doubles Rankings: The Veolia Bristol Open begins Wednesday, August 6, in Tennessee as part of the PPA Tour. Mixed doubles stars Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns continue to lead the rankings heading into the event. The tournament will showcase top talent from both the men’s and women’s mixed divisions.
Women’s Mixed Doubles Standings
Anna Leigh Waters of the United States holds the top spot in the women’s mixed doubles rankings with 21,700 points from 16 tournaments. Close behind is Jorja Johnson, also from the United States, with 14,200 points in 18 events.
Anna Bright is ranked third with 10,450 points, followed by Canadian Catherine Parenteau in fourth with 9,750. Jessie Irvine rounds out the top five with 6,200 points across 19 tournaments.
Other players in the top 10 include Tina Pisnik from Slovenia, Etta Tuionetoa, Tyra Hurricane Black, Rachel Rohrabacher, and Meghan Dizon. These players are expected to push hard in Bristol to move up the rankings.
| Rank | Player | Country | Age | Tournaments Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anna Leigh Waters | USA | 18 | 16 | 21,700 |
| 2 | Jorja Johnson | USA | 18 | 18 | 14,200 |
| 3 | Anna Bright | USA | 25 | 18 | 10,450 |
| 4 | Catherine Parenteau | CAN | 30 | 17 | 9,750 |
| 5 | Jessie Irvine | USA | 36 | 19 | 6,200 |
| 6 | Tina Pisnik | SVN | 44 | 18 | 5,550 |
| 7 | Etta Tuionetoa | USA | 32 | 15 | 5,375 |
| 8 | Tyra Hurricane Black | USA | 24 | 20 | 5,200 |
| 9 | Rachel Rohrabacher | USA | 28 | 17 | 4,800 |
| 10 | Meghan Dizon | USA | 31 | 18 | 3,575 |
Men’s Mixed Doubles Rankings
Ben Johns leads the men’s mixed doubles with 21,700 points from 16 events. JW Johnson is second with 14,000 points from 18 tournaments. Christian Alshon holds third with 12,250 points.
Argentina’s Federico Staksrud is fourth, while Dekel Bar from Israel ranks fifth. Gabriel Tardio from Bolivia, Hayden Patriquin, Andrei Daescu from Romania, James Ignatowich, and Riley Newman round out the top 10.
Each of these players has shown consistency and skill throughout the season, and they are expected to deliver strong performances in the upcoming event.
| Rank | Player | Country | Age | Tournaments Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Johns | USA | 26 | 16 | 21,700 |
| 2 | JW Johnson | USA | 22 | 18 | 14,000 |
| 3 | Christian Alshon | USA | 25 | 17 | 12,250 |
| 4 | Federico Staksrud | ARG | 29 | 20 | 7,000 |
| 5 | Dekel Bar | ISR | 32 | 17 | 6,350 |
| 6 | Gabriel Tardio | BOL | 19 | 19 | 6,300 |
| 7 | Hayden Patriquin | USA | 19 | 19 | 5,900 |
| 8 | Andrei Daescu | ROU | 37 | 19 | 5,000 |
| 9 | James Ignatowich | USA | 25 | 17 | 4,850 |
| 10 | Riley Newman | USA | 32 | 16 | 4,175 |
Eyes on Bristol
Fans can look forward to competitive matchups as top-ranked players defend their spots. Lower-ranked players also have a chance to climb with big wins. The Veolia Bristol Open will feature a packed draw with many strong teams.
Viewers can watch all matches live on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App, which will cover every stage of the tournament.
What It Means
The results from the Veolia Bristol Open could shift the mixed doubles standings. With Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns leading the pack, they remain the favorites, but others are ready to challenge. Strong performances could lead to changes in the top 10 and tighten the race for season points.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Mixed Doubles Rankings
The Veolia Bristol Open kicks off August 6 in Tennessee. Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns lead the PPA Tour mixed doubles rankings. Top players aim to protect or improve their standings. The competition will be broadcast live on Pickleballtv and its app for fans to follow all the action.
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