Brooke Buckner Rolls to PPA Bristol Final: Brooke Buckner secured her place in a second consecutive singles final with a commanding performance, overpowering No. 4 seed Salome Devidze in straight games, 11-1, 11-7.
Coming off a title victory at the Selkirk Kansas City Open just last week, the former Michigan Wolverine tennis standout has seamlessly transitioned her momentum to Bristol, where she continues to assert her dominance on the court.
Power Play: Controlling the Court
In the semifinal, Buckner’s strategy was clear and effective. She relied on her heavy, powerful drives to dictate the pace of rallies, moving forward to the net to close out points decisively. Her aggressive approach left little room for Devidze to mount any significant challenge.
“Salome’s obviously an extremely good singles player. She’s had a win on the PPA Tour this year, so I was really excited to play well and come away with a win.” – (Buckner)
A Strong Support System
Buckner wasn’t alone in her journey to the final. Her bench featured some well-known names in the pickleball community, including Jack Sock, Collin Shick, and Eric Roddy, all of whom train with her in Charlotte, NC. Their presence and support were instrumental in her performance.
“They’ve all helped me in their own way, and they also challenge me. When I don’t want to come forward, they push me to continually do it because that’s the right thing to do, and I trust them.” – (Buckner)
Looking Ahead to the Final
As the No. 5 seed, Buckner will now await the outcome of the match between Kaitlyn Christian and Chao Yi Wang to see who she’ll face in the final. With her confidence high and a strong team behind her, she’s poised to make another strong showing as she aims for back-to-back titles.
News in Brief: Brooke Buckner Rolls to PPA Bristol Final
Brooke Buckner secured her spot in a second consecutive singles final with a decisive 11-1, 11-7 victory over No. 4 seed Salome Devidze. Fresh off a win at the Selkirk Kansas City Open, the former Michigan Wolverine relied on powerful drives and aggressive net play to control the match.
Supported by notable players like Jack Sock and Collin Shick, Buckner credited her North Carolina training team for pushing her forward. She now awaits the winner of Kaitlyn Christian vs. Chao Yi Wang for a shot at another title.
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