Catherine Parenteau and Riley Newman in PPA Las Vegas Quarters: For the second day in a row, Catherine Parenteau and Riley Newman found themselves in a familiar situation: facing a tough opponent and a slow start. But just like before, they showed resilience, clawing their way back into the match and securing a hard-fought victory.
A Tough Road to Victory
Parenteau and Newman, the No. 6 seeds, were up against Parris Todd and Hunter Johnson, seeded No. 20. The match didn’t start well for them, as they dropped the first game 3-11. The momentum seemed firmly in the hands of Todd and Johnson, but Parenteau and Newman had been here before. Drawing on their experience, they tightened up their play in the second game, edging out an 11-8 win to level the match.
The third game was a display of the grit and determination that has become synonymous with Parenteau and Newman. They dominated from the start, taking control of the game and finishing with a decisive 11-2 score, booking their spots in the quarterfinals.
Echoes of the Round of 32
This wasn’t the first time Parenteau and Newman had to dig deep in this tournament. In their Round of 32 match against Genie Erokhina and Roscoe Bellamy, they found themselves in a perilous position, down 2-10 in the opening game. But just as they did against Todd and Johnson, they mounted a remarkable comeback, eventually overcoming the deficit and winning the match.
The ability to turn matches around when the odds are against them has been a hallmark of Parenteau and Newman’s run so far, a quality that will serve them well as they advance in the tournament.
Quarterfinal Clash Ahead
Next up for Parenteau and Newman are the No. 4 seeds, Vivian Glozman and James Ignatowich. Glozman and Ignatowich are coming off a three-game victory of their own, having defeated the formidable duo of Lucy Kovalova and Matt Wright on Thursday.
The upcoming quarterfinal promises to be a thrilling encounter, as both pairs have shown they can handle high-pressure situations. Parenteau and Newman will need to draw on every ounce of their experience and resilience if they are to continue their journey in this tournament.
News in Brief: Catherine Parenteau and Riley Newman in PPA Las Vegas Quarters
Catherine Parenteau and Riley Newman staged a remarkable comeback to secure their place in the quarterfinals with a 3-11, 11-8, and 11-2 victory over No. 20 seeds Parris Todd and Hunter Johnson. For the second consecutive day, the No. 6 seeds rallied from a slow start, previously overcoming a 2-10 deficit in their Round of 32 match against Genie Erokhina and Roscoe Bellamy.
In the quarterfinals, Parenteau and Newman will face No. 4 seeds Vivian Glozman and James Ignatowich, who defeated Lucy Kovalova and Matt Wright in a three-game battle.
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