PPA Cincinnati Showcase Key Matchups: The Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero will continue Thursday with Round of 16 matches in all five pro events. Fans can expect exciting battles in women’s singles, women’s doubles, and men’s doubles as some of the sport’s top players face off.
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Buckner Seeks Payback Against Bouchard
In women’s singles, Brooke Buckner, the No. 5 seed, will play against Genie Bouchard, the No. 12 seed. This will be their first meeting since January, when Genie Bouchard defeated Brooke Buckner in three games at the PPA Masters. Brooke Buckner will be looking for revenge as she aims for her third straight podium finish. The winner will move on to the quarterfinals to face either Kate Fahey, the No. 2 seed, or Isabella Dunlap, the No. 50 seed.
Sisters Battle in Women’s Doubles
The women’s doubles draw will feature the first “Sister Showdown” of 2025. Jackie Kawamoto and Jade Kawamoto, the No. 6 seeds, will take on Mary Brascia and Maggie Brascia, the No. 11 seeds. These pairs met four times last season, with the Kawamoto sisters winning three matches. The Brascia sisters will try to win their first matchup of the new year and continue their run after reaching the quarterfinals at their last event.
Former Partners Face Off in Men’s Doubles
Riley Newman and Jay Devilliers, the No. 7 seeds, will compete against Eric Oncins and Matt Wright, the No. 9 seeds, in a highly anticipated men’s doubles clash. Riley Newman and Matt Wright played as partners from 2022 to 2023, earning medals in all 27 tournaments together. Since ending their partnership, they teamed up again twice this year, but they have not played against each other since March in Cape Coral. Both teams are coming in with strong results—Riley Newman and Jay Devilliers earned bronze in Bristol, while Eric Oncins and Matt Wright finished fourth in Las Vegas. The winner of this contest will secure a quarterfinal spot.
Why These Matches Matter
These three matches highlight key rivalries and storylines at the PPA Cincinnati Showcase. Brooke Buckner seeks to continue her rise in singles, the Kawamoto and Brascia sisters bring a family rivalry to center court, and former partners Riley Newman and Matt Wright add extra drama to the men’s doubles bracket. Each result could shape the path to the later rounds and impact podium finishes.
News in Brief: PPA Cincinnati Showcase Key Matchups
The Veolia Cincinnati Showcase continues Thursday with Round of 16 play. Key matches include Brooke Buckner vs. Genie Bouchard in women’s singles, a sister showdown between Jackie and Jade Kawamoto against Mary and Maggie Brascia in women’s doubles, and Riley Newman/Jay Devilliers facing Eric Oncins/Matt Wright in men’s doubles.