Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns advanced to the semifinals of the Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw at the PPA Tour: Open at the Las Vegas Strip. The top-seeded pair defeated Gabriel Tardio and Jessie Irvine in a commanding quarterfinal performance.
Match Recap
Waters and Johns controlled the match from the beginning. They won the first game 11-4 and carried their momentum into the second, finishing with an 11-5 victory. Their teamwork and consistency left Tardio and Irvine struggling to find rhythm throughout the contest.
Tournament Context
The PPA Tour: Open at the Las Vegas Strip is being held from August 27 to August 31, 2025. The event features many of the world’s best pickleball players competing for top honors. Mixed doubles remains one of the most followed categories, with the top seeds showing strong form.
What’s Next
With this quarterfinal win, Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns move into the semifinals as favorites to continue their run. Gabriel Tardio and Jessie Irvine end their tournament journey after the loss.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns
Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns advanced to the semifinals of the Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw at the PPA Tour: Open at the Las Vegas Strip. The duo beat Gabriel Tardio and Jessie Irvine in straight games, winning 11-4 and 11-5, to strengthen their push for the title.
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