JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson Pickleball Rivalry: JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson booked their place in the Veolia Bristol Open mixed doubles final after defeating Andrei Daescu and Anna Bright 11-2, 11-9 on Saturday. The No. 2 seeds will face No. 1 seeds Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters in Sunday’s championship match.
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Strong Performance in Semifinals
The Johnson siblings started strong, taking the first game 11-2 with aggressive play and solid teamwork. In the second game, Daescu and Bright closed the gap, but JW and Jorja held firm to seal the win and advance.
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Crowd Energy and Motivation
Fans filled the stands for both mixed doubles semifinals, with some making their voices heard. Jorja Johnson addressed this after the match.
“There were some people talking to me in the crowd, so I had to let them know what’s up,”. “Getting fired up – I think definitely the way we closed that one out – was thanks to him, so appreciate that.”(Jorja Johnson)
Rivalry History
Sunday’s final will feature a familiar matchup. Johns and Waters have faced JW and Jorja Johnson 21 times, winning 19 and losing 2. The Johnsons’ victories came at the Carvana Arizona Grand Slam in 2023 and the Veolia North Carolina Open earlier this year.
What’s Next
Both teams will battle for the title on Championship Sunday, with the match streaming on PickleballTV. Fans expect a competitive clash as the top two seeds meet once again.
News in Brief: JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson Pickleball Rivalry
JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson beat Andrei Daescu and Anna Bright 11-2, 11-9 to reach the Veolia Bristol Open mixed doubles final. They will face Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters, who lead their head-to-head rivalry 19-2, on Championship Sunday.
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