Lea Jansen and Brooke Buckner earned the women’s doubles bronze medal on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the PPA Tour Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage Open in Sacramento, California. The No. 5 seeds defeated sisters Mary Brascia and Maggie Brascia, the No. 8 seeds, in a tight three-game contest, winning 11-9, 9-11, 11-9 to secure a podium finish in their first tournament together.
Intense Opening Game
The bronze medal clash started with fast-paced rallies as both teams traded points. Lea Jansen and Brooke Buckner maintained steady control in key moments, edging out Mary Brascia and Maggie Brascia 11-9 in the first game. Their aggressive play at the net helped them grab the early advantage.
Brascia Sisters Fight Back
Mary Brascia and Maggie Brascia responded in the second game with improved defense and sharp shot placement. The sisters forced errors and took advantage of openings to claim a narrow 11-9 victory, leveling the match and setting up a dramatic third game.
Deciding Game Goes Down to the Wire
The final game mirrored the intensity of the first two, with neither team allowing an easy point. Jansen and Buckner stayed composed under pressure, winning critical rallies late in the game to seal an 11-9 victory and capture the bronze medal. Their poise in tight moments made the difference.
Significance of the Win
This result marks a strong debut for the new partnership of Lea Jansen and Brooke Buckner. Earning a medal in their first tournament together shows their potential to become a competitive force in future PPA Tour events. The performance also highlights their ability to stay calm and execute under pressure.
News in Brief: Lea Jansen and Brooke Buckner
Lea Jansen and Brooke Buckner defeated Mary Brascia and Maggie Brascia 11-9, 9-11, 11-9 to claim the women’s doubles bronze medal at the PPA Sacramento Vintage Open. The No. 5 seeds secured a podium finish in their first tournament together by winning key points in a tense, back-and-forth three-game battle.