PPA Utah Open Players to Watch: The PPA Tour’s relentless pace continues with the PPA Picklr Utah Open, set to commence on Wednesday in Salt Lake City, Utah. Despite being sponsored by The Picklr, the action will begin at the Salt Palace Convention Center, marking the third of four consecutive weeks of PPA Tour events.
Players to Watch
- Christine Maddox (13th Seed): Known for her impressive reach and athleticism, Maddox presents a tough challenge for 18th-seeded Allyce Jones. If she advances, she’ll face the in-form Kaitlyn Christian in Round 16.
- Alex Walker (25th Seed): Typically seen in singles, Walker steps into the spotlight this week with a challenging early-round matchup against Liz Truluck.
- JW Johnson (17th Seed): Expected to go through a relatively smooth path to the quarterfinals unless Naveen Beasley makes a surprising run.
- Grayson Goldin (34th Seed): Making his main draw debut, Goldin faces Michael Loyd in the first round and potentially Jack Sock in the second. Goldin’s ability to perform under pressure will be crucial.
Notable Absences
Given the busy schedule, several top players have chosen to sit out this week’s Utah Open to recharge. Notable absentees include Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, Catherine Parenteau, Christian Alshon, Brooke Buckner, Jay Devilliers, and Quang Duong.
News in Brief: PPA Utah Open Players to Watch
The PPA Picklr Utah Open kicks off on Wednesday at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, marking the third consecutive week of PPA Tour action. Christine Maddox and Alex Walker are standout players to watch, with Maddox potentially facing Kaitlyn Christian in the Round of 16 and Walker taking on Liz Truluck.
JW Johnson, the 17th seed, is expected to advance smoothly unless challenged by Naveen Beasley. Grayson Goldin makes his main draw debut against Michael Loyd and possibly Jack Sock. Top players Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, and others are skipping this event for rest.
