Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns secured a spot in the finals of the Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw at the PPA Tour: Open at the Las Vegas Strip. The American duo overcame Federico Staksrud of Argentina and Anna Bright of the United States in a three-game semifinal showdown.
Match Recap
Staksrud and Bright came out strong in the opening game, taking it 11-7. Waters and Johns quickly regrouped and dominated the second game 11-1. With momentum on their side, they carried their energy into the third game, finishing with an 11-5 win to close out the match.
Tournament Context
The PPA Tour: Open at the Las Vegas Strip runs from August 27 to August 31, 2025. It is one of the tour’s key stops, drawing top-ranked players from around the world. The Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw has featured thrilling matches, with fans witnessing some of the sport’s biggest names face off.
What’s Next
This win places Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns in the finals, where they will compete for the championship title. Their performance showed strong teamwork and resilience after an early setback. Federico Staksrud and Anna Bright, despite a promising start, were unable to stop the top-seeded pair’s comeback.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben John
Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns defeated Federico Staksrud and Anna Bright in the Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw semifinals at the PPA Tour: Open at the Las Vegas Strip. After losing the first game, they bounced back to win 7-11, 11-1, 11-5. Waters and Johns advance to the finals.
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