PPA Tour Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals: The mixed doubles quarterfinals at the PPA Tour’s Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero were held on September 12, 2025, in Mason, Ohio. Four teams advanced to the semifinals: Anna Leigh Waters with Ben Johns, Jessie Irvine with Gabriel Tardio, Anna Bright with Andrei Daescu, and siblings Jw Johnson with Jorja Johnson.
Waters and Johns Dominate Rohrabacher and Khlif
Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns showed why they are one of the most feared pairs on tour. They swept past Rachel Rohrabacher and Noe Khlif with scores of 11-2, 11-5. Their mix of speed, control, and experience left little room for an upset.
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Irvine and Tardio Outlast Rane and Garnett
Jessie Irvine and Gabriel Tardio displayed sharp teamwork in their quarterfinal match. They defeated Milan Rane and Connor Garnett 11-6, 11-5. Irvine’s consistency and Tardio’s aggressive shot-making helped the pair stay in control across both games.
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Bright and Daescu Stay Strong Against Black and Patriquin
Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu battled Tyra Hurricane Black and Hayden Patriquin in a competitive match. Bright and Daescu pulled through with scores of 11-7, 11-5, showing balanced play and steady communication to move on to the next round.
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Johnson Siblings Win Tight Match
The day’s closest match came from Jw Johnson and Jorja Johnson. Facing Etta Tuionetoa and Federico Staksrud, the siblings took the first game 11-8 but dropped the second 8-11. They bounced back to win the third game 11-3, securing their place in the semifinals.
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What Comes Next
With these results, four strong teams will compete in the semifinals, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown. Each pairing showed unique strengths, from power and precision to resilience under pressure. The semifinals are expected to deliver exciting matchups and could reshape the championship picture.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
At the PPA Cincinnati Showcase mixed doubles quarterfinals, four teams advanced: Anna Leigh Waters with Ben Johns, Jessie Irvine with Gabriel Tardio, Anna Bright with Andrei Daescu, and Jw Johnson with Jorja Johnson. All four pairs earned straight-game wins, except the Johnson siblings, who won in three games.
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