Walgreens Open Women’s Singles Semifinalists: The women’s singles quarterfinals at the Walgreens Open on the Las Vegas Strip were decided Thursday, with Kate Fahey, Kaitlyn Christian, Layne Sleeth, and Brooke Buckner all winning their matches to advance to the semifinals of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour event.
Fahey and Christian Secure Wins
In the first quarterfinal match, Kate Fahey defeated Salome Devidze in three games. Fahey took the opening game 11-3, dropped the second 7-11, but came back strong to close out the deciding game 11-0.
The second quarterfinal featured Kaitlyn Christian against Genie Bouchard. Christian kept control throughout the match, earning a straight-game victory 11-9, 11-6 to reach the semifinals.
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Sleeth and Buckner Advance
Layne Sleeth faced Lara Giltinan in the third quarterfinal and delivered a commanding performance. Sleeth won in straight games 11-6, 11-1, showing strong form heading into the next round.
In the final quarterfinal, Brooke Buckner outlasted Judit Castillo in a close three-game battle. Buckner fell just short in the opening game 10-12 but bounced back with a 11-1 win in the second. She sealed the match with an 11-9 victory in the third to complete the semifinal lineup.
What’s Next
With semifinal spots secured, Kate Fahey, Kaitlyn Christian, Layne Sleeth, and Brooke Buckner will now battle for a chance to reach the women’s singles final at the Walgreens Open. Their victories set up exciting matchups as the competition continues in Las Vegas.
News in Brief: Walgreens Open Women’s Singles Semifinalists
At the Walgreens Open in Las Vegas, Kate Fahey, Kaitlyn Christian, Layne Sleeth, and Brooke Buckner advanced to the women’s singles semifinals. Fahey and Buckner each won in three games, while Christian and Sleeth earned straight-game victories. The four players will now compete for a place in the final.
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