PPA Atlanta Slam Women’s Singles Preview: Starting September 9, the PPA Atlanta Slam sees Anna Leigh Waters as the top seed in women’s singles, having swept Las Vegas without losing a game. Facing potential challengers like #14 Zoey Wang and #5 Salome Devidze, Waters’ path won’t be easy. #11 Kate Fahey and underdog #24 Mari Humberg also look assured to make significant impacts.
Anna Leigh Waters: The Unstoppable Force
Anna Leigh Waters enters the Atlanta Slam as the top seed in women’s singles, and her dominance is evident. With an impeccable record from Las Vegas, where she didn’t lose a single game, Waters is the clear favorite. However, her path is not without challenges.
In the Round of 16, she is expected to face #14 Zoey Wang, who has been impressive and shows significant potential. Should Waters advance, she will likely encounter #5 Salome Devidze in the quarterfinals and could face the winner of the #3 Brooke Buckner versus #16 Jorja Johnson matchup in the semifinals.
Challengers and Potential Upsets
The tournament will also spotlight #11 Kate Fahey, who has reached two consecutive finals. To make it a third, Fahey must navigate a formidable draw, including matches against #20 Layne Sleeth, #7 Parris Todd, and #4 Mary Brascia.
Additionally, she’ll need to overcome the winner of the #2 Lea Jansen versus #6 Kaitlyn Christian clash. Fahey has proven her resilience and skill in past tournaments, making her a player to watch.
Longshot to Watch
For those keeping an eye on potential underdogs, #24 Mari Humberg could be worth a look. Though seeded lower, Humberg benefits from a favorable draw that might allow her to make a surprising run in the tournament.
News in Brief: PPA Atlanta Slam Women’s Singles Preview
Anna Leigh Waters, the top seed in women’s singles at the PPA Atlanta Slam, remains the strong favorite after her flawless performance in Las Vegas. She may face #14 Zoey Wang and #5 Salome Devidze as potential hurdles.
#11 Kate Fahey, aiming for a third consecutive final, has a tough road, including potential matches against #20 Layne Sleeth, #7 Parris Todd, and #4 Mary Brascia. Watch for #24 Mari Humberg, who, despite a lower seed, has a reasonable draw and could make a surprising impact.
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