Panas Malaysia Cup Mixed Doubles: Anna Bright and Ben Johns powered through the pro mixed doubles quarterfinals at the PPA Tour Asia Panas Malaysia Cup 2025 on September 26 in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Four strong pairs claimed victories to move into the semifinals after a day of fast-paced and exciting action.
Bright and Johns Dominate the Opener
Anna Bright and Ben Johns showed their class in the first quarterfinal. They defeated Liz Truluck and Armaan Bhatia in straight games, winning 11-4, 11-4. Bright and Johns controlled the match with sharp serves and quick net play, leaving their opponents few chances to rally. Their aggressive style kept the pressure on throughout the contest.
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Dennehy and Narayanan Overpower Wang and McGuffin
In the second quarterfinal, Sahra Dennehy and Santhosh Narayanan scored a confident 11-9, 11-2 victory over Chao Yi Wang and Tyson McGuffin. The opening game stayed close, but Dennehy and Narayanan’s steady teamwork made the difference. They carried their momentum into the second game, racing to a big lead and closing out the match.
Christian and Alshon Advance with Strong Play
The third quarterfinal saw Kaitlyn Christian and Christian Alshon defeat Yufei Long and Hoang Nam Ly in straight games. They took the first game 11-7 before shutting out their opponents 11-0 in the second. Christian and Alshon’s powerful shots and fast reflexes kept Long and Ly on defense from start to finish.
Truong Siblings Survive a Three-Game Battle
The final quarterfinal was the most thrilling of the day. Alix Truong and Jonathan Truong battled past Yu-chieh Hsieh and Thomas Yu in three games. Hsieh and Yu grabbed the first game 11-6, but the Truongs fought back to win 11-6 and 11-5. Their patient play and smart shot choices turned the match around in their favor.
Significance of the Results
These wins set the stage for exciting semifinal matchups as the tournament moves toward the championship rounds. With top players like Anna Bright, Ben Johns, and Christian Alshon advancing, fans can expect more intense rallies and high-level pickleball in the days ahead.
News in Brief: Panas Malaysia Cup Mixed Doubles
Anna Bright and Ben Johns led the winners in the pro mixed doubles quarterfinals at the PPA Tour Asia Panas Malaysia Cup 2025 in Shah Alam. They joined Sahra Dennehy and Santhosh Narayanan, Kaitlyn Christian and Christian Alshon, and Alix and Jonathan Truong in advancing to the semifinals after a day of exciting matches.