Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson secured a place in the mixed doubles semifinals at the Veolia Bristol Open on Thursday. The American pair defeated Rachel Rohrabacher and Noe Khlif in the quarterfinals of the PPA Tour 2025 event in the United States, winning 11-8, 1-11, 11-4.
Match Overview
The quarterfinal clash saw both teams start with energy. Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson took the first game 11-8, showing strong coordination. However, Rachel Rohrabacher and Noe Khlif responded in the second game with an impressive 11-1 win, leveling the match.
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In the deciding game, Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson regained control. They applied steady pressure and closed out the match 11-4, sealing their spot in the final four.
Tournament Context
The Veolia Bristol Open is a major stop on the PPA Tour. Thursday’s schedule featured the mixed doubles quarterfinals, with top-ranked teams competing for a chance to advance. Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson entered the event in good form, and their resilience in this match reflected their ability to recover from setbacks.
What’s Next
With this victory, Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson move on to the semifinals, where they will face tougher opponents. The loss ends Rachel Rohrabacher and Noe Khlif’s run in the tournament. Fans will watch to see if the Johnsons can maintain momentum and push toward the championship match.
News in Brief: Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson Pickleball Semifinals
Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson defeated Rachel Rohrabacher and Noe Khlif 11-8, 1-11, 11-4 in the Veolia Bristol Open mixed doubles quarterfinals on Thursday. The win puts the Johnsons into the semifinals of the PPA Tour 2025 event in the United States.
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