The Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas Strip continued Saturday with women’s doubles semifinal action. Parris Todd and Catherine Parenteau defeated Etta Tuionetoa and Lacy Schneemann 11-6, 11-3 to advance to Championship Sunday, where they will meet Jorja Johnson and Tyra Hurricane Black in the final.
The PPA Tour event brings together some of the top professional pickleball players, and Saturday’s semifinals set the stage for an exciting showdown. Todd and Parenteau showed strong consistency and control throughout their match, allowing them to advance in straight games.
Semifinal Results
Parris Todd and Catherine Parenteau handled Etta Tuionetoa and Lacy Schneemann with steady play, winning both games comfortably at 11-6 and 11-3. Their victory places them in the women’s doubles championship match against Jorja Johnson and Tyra Hurricane Black, who upset top seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright earlier in the day.
With the loss, Etta Tuionetoa and Lacy Schneemann will face Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright in the bronze medal match, also scheduled for Sunday.
What This Means
The final will feature two strong teams: Parris Todd and Catherine Parenteau, who dominated their semifinal, and Jorja Johnson and Tyra Hurricane Black, who earned their spot with a major upset. Fans can expect a competitive match as both pairs look to claim the title at the Las Vegas Strip.
News in Brief: Parris Todd and Catherine Parenteau
Parris Todd and Catherine Parenteau defeated Etta Tuionetoa and Lacy Schneemann 11-6, 11-3 in the Walgreens Open women’s doubles semifinals. They advance to the final against Jorja Johnson and Tyra Hurricane Black. Tuionetoa and Schneemann will play Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright in the bronze medal match.