PPA Tour Veolia Bristol Open Results: The Veolia Bristol Open saw top-seeded players dominate in doubles events, while the men’s singles draw was full of surprises. Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright swept through women’s doubles without dropping a game. Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters won mixed doubles, and Johns teamed with Gabe Tardio to win men’s doubles. The men’s singles title went to 16-year-old John Lucian Goins, who upset several top players.
Women’s Doubles: Waters and Bright Unstoppable
Top seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright were unbeatable in the women’s doubles. They won every game without losing a single one, dropping only 22 points across 11 games. In the final, they defeated second seeds Rachel Rohrabacher and Jorja Johnson with scores of 11-6, 11-3, and 11-1. The first game was the only time any opponent scored more than four points against them all week. After seeing their performance, it seems unlikely any team will beat them this year.
Mixed Doubles: Classic Battle Between Top Teams
The mixed doubles final featured a tough match between first seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns versus second seeds Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson. The match went back and forth. Waters and Johns won the first game 11-4, but the Johnsons took the second 11-4. The third game went to Waters and Johns 11-4 again, while the Johnsons fought back to win the fourth 11-7. Waters and Johns won the final game 11-3 to claim the title. These teams have faced off many times this year, promising more exciting matches ahead.
Men’s Singles: Upsets and a New Champion
Men’s singles was unpredictable. Sixteen-year-old John Lucian Goins, seeded 19th, won his first title by beating 15th seed Gabe Joseph in the final 13-11, 9-11, 11-2. Only three of the top eight seeds reached the quarterfinals, showing how open the competition was. Notably, Ben Johns was knocked out early, losing in the Round of 32. The event continues to surprise fans with its many upsets.
Men’s Doubles: Johns and Tardio Prove Strong
In men’s doubles, top seeds Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio won their second straight gold. This new partnership looks strong, with Johns showing his usual calm under pressure and Tardio playing at his best. Their toughest competition was Jay Devilliers and Riley Newman, who took a game off them in the semifinals before losing 8-11, 11-6, 11-7. Devilliers and Newman will team up again at the upcoming Walgreens Open in Las Vegas.
The next major event is the first round of the MLP Playoffs in San Diego, followed by the PPA and Walgreens Opens.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Veolia Bristol Open Results
At the Veolia Bristol Open, top seeds ruled doubles events. Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright dominated women’s doubles. Waters and Ben Johns won mixed doubles. Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio captured men’s doubles. Sixteen-year-old John Lucian Goins upset many top players to win men’s singles. The season continues with upcoming playoffs and opens.
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