Catherine Parenteau and Riley Newman in PPA Final: On Championship Sunday, the spotlight will be on the exciting match-up between Waters and Johns and the dynamic duo of Catherine Parenteau and Riley Newman. Parenteau and Newman secured their spot in the finals with a hard-fought 11-7, 1-11, and 11-8 victory over the second-seeded Anna Bright and Christian Alshon in a thrilling semifinal clash.
A Rollercoaster of Rallies
Parenteau and Newman came out firing on all cylinders in Game 1, seizing an early advantage with impressive play. However, their momentum faltered in the second game, providing Bright and Alshon with a crucial opportunity to level the match.
Reflecting on the pivotal moments, Parenteau acknowledged the team’s struggle in the middle of the match.
“I think we did a really good job in the first game of sticking to our game plan and being solid, and then in the second game I started pulling the trigger a lot. I think I felt too good and was going for too much. Riley just told me, ‘If you see it go for it, but let’s try to bring it back to our game and wait for the right opportunities to attack.’” – (Parenteau)
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Strategic Comeback
Returning to their initial strategy proved crucial. The No. 6 seeds rebounded in the deciding game, jumping to a commanding 9-3 lead. Despite a late surge from Bright and Alshon, which narrowed the deficit to just one point, Parenteau and Newman held their ground to close out the contest.
The match showed their resilience and set up an intriguing dynamic with Newman and Alshon slated to face each other again in the men’s doubles semifinals later that day.
Rivals on the Court
Newman and Alshon’s forthcoming semifinal clash adds excitement to the tournament.
“I have a lot of respect for Christian, but when we’re against each other on the other side of the net, I want to beat him as much as he wants to beat me.” – (Newman)
The day’s final match on Humana Championship Court will see Newman and Alshon go head-to-head against Dekel Bar and Zane Navratil, promising an electrifying conclusion to the day’s play.
News in Brief: Catherine Parenteau and Riley Newman in PPA Final
Catherine Parenteau and Riley Newman advanced to Championship Sunday with a thrilling 11-7, 1-11, and 11-8 win over Anna Bright and Christian Alshon. After dominating the first game, Parenteau and Newman struggled in the second but refocused their strategy to secure the decisive third game.
Parenteau acknowledged their mid-match issues, noting a need to stick to their game plan. Newman and Alshon, set to face each other in the men’s doubles semifinals, will meet Dekel Bar and Zane Navratil in the final match of the day on Humana Championship Court.
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