Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu Mixed Doubles: Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu secured a spot in the championship match at the PPA Tour Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero. The pair defeated Jw Johnson and Jorja Johnson in straight games, 11-6 and 11-1, on September 13, 2025, in Mason, Ohio.
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Strong Performance From Bright and Daescu
The duo dominated the semifinal with sharp teamwork. Anna Bright’s well-placed lob set up Andrei Daescu, who consistently finished points at the net. Their coordination left the Johnson siblings struggling to keep pace.
“Anna throws up the lob and Andrei is there to clean it up and Too good from this duo as they’re into Carvana Championship Sunday,” officials noted during the match.
Quotes From the Court
After the win, Andrei Daescu shared lighthearted words about his partnership with Anna Bright.
“She’s my biggest fan,” Daescu said, before adding, “it’s a little dig at Anna Bright.”
He also reflected on the sweep: “Beating the shock 2-0, getting the broom out and sweeping them.”
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Looking Ahead to the Final
With the win, Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu advance to Championship Sunday, where they will face Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns. The upcoming match promises to be one of the most exciting finals, bringing together two of the tour’s top mixed doubles teams.
The victory also highlights the momentum Bright and Daescu have built through their chemistry and precision play. Fans can expect high energy and tight rallies in the final.
News in Brief: Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu Mixed Doubles
Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu beat Jw Johnson and Jorja Johnson 11-6, 11-1 in the mixed doubles semifinal at the PPA Tour Veolia Cincinnati Showcase in Mason, Ohio. With the sweep, they move into Championship Sunday to face Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns for the mixed doubles title.
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