Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher’s Dramatic Comeback: In a match that seemed destined for heartbreak, Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher defied the odds with a dramatic 7-11, 11-4, 11-7 victory over the No. 7 seeds, Jorja Johnson and Vivian Glozman. The second seeds looked to be on the brink of elimination as Johnson and Glozman stormed to a 5-1 lead in the third game.
But Bright and Rohrabacher, known for their resilience and tenacity, seized control when it mattered most. They dominated the final stretch, winning ten of the last 12 points to clinch their spot in the finals.
Saturday’s Roller Coaster
Saturday proved to be a whirlwind for the duo. Earlier in the day, Bright and Rohrabacher edged out Brooke Buckner and Chao Yi (Zoey) Wang in a nail-biting 13-11 contest, despite holding match points at 10-6. Their path to the final has been a testament to their grit and ability to perform under pressure.
A Pause for the Tournament
With Major League Pickleball commanding the spotlight throughout July, this tournament marks the first time Bright and Rohrabacher have teamed up since the Select Medical Orange County Cup in late June. Their return to form has been a journey of adjustment and rediscovery.
“We haven’t played with each other in a couple months, so I think part of it has just been getting back into the swing of things as a partnership.” – (Rohrabacher)
A Championship Clash
In the final, Bright and Rohrabacher will face the No. 1 seeds, Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau. The last time these teams met, in Austin back in March, Bright and Rohrabacher handed the top seeds their only defeat as a partnership. With a rematch on the horizon, the stakes are high.
“The most important thing will be getting off to a good start. We can’t get down early, and we can’t let them have quick and easy points. Our shots don’t have to be perfect from the start; we just have to allow ourselves to settle down and wait for the right opportunities to attack.” – (Rohrabacher)
As the final approaches, the question remains: can Bright and Rohrabacher replicate their earlier success and take down the top seeds once more? The answer awaits on Sunday.
News in Brief: Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher’s Dramatic Comeback
Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher advanced to the women’s doubles final with a thrilling 7-11, 11-4, 11-7 comeback victory over No. 7 seeds Jorja Johnson and Vivian Glozman. Trailing 5-1 in the third game, the second seeds rallied to win ten of the final 12 points.
Earlier, they narrowly defeated Brooke Buckner and Chao Yi (Zoey) Wang 13-11. This tournament is their first together since June’s Select Medical Orange County Cup. They will face No. 1 seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau in the final, seeking to repeat their March victory over them.
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