Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns won the mixed doubles title on Sunday in Las Vegas. They defeated No. 6 seeds Tyra Black and Hayden Patriquin in four games, 11-9, 11-1, 1-11, 11-4, capturing the victory in the first match of the day.
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A Dominant Performance
Black and Hayden Patriquin fought back in the third game after losing the first two, showing strong play, especially from Patriquin. However, Waters and Johns proved too strong, securing their 52nd PPA title together. The win marks another milestone in their four-year partnership.
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Growth as a Team
Ben Johns praised his partnership with Anna Leigh Waters.
“I think AL is clearly the best player in the world on the women’s side, and it’s been really nice to be by her side. Having a bunch of wins together is testament to her just getting better and better as a player.
It’s been like four years now, and she’s still getting better, which is truly something to watch. I try to get better as well, and I feel like every year we have gotten better as a partnership as we have to tried to stay ahead of the field, and I hope that continues.”(Ben Johns)
Upcoming Matches
Waters and Johns will continue competing later on Sunday. Anna Leigh Waters will play in the women’s doubles bronze medal match with Anna Bright. Ben Johns will compete in the men’s doubles final with Gabe Tardio.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns
Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns captured the mixed doubles crown in Las Vegas, defeating Tyra Black and Hayden Patriquin. Despite a comeback in the third game by Black/Patriquin, Waters and Johns won their 52nd PPA title. Both players are set to compete in additional doubles matches later Sunday.
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