Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns Reach Quarters : Top-seeded Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns continued their strong run at the CIBC Atlanta Slam, defeating the No. 15 seeds, Lucy Kovalova and Matt Wright, 11-7, 11-6, to advance to the quarterfinals in mixed doubles. The pair demonstrated their consistency and tactical excellence, solidifying their spot as tournament favorites.
Johns’ Ankle Injury Raises Concerns
After the match, Waters revealed more details about Johns’ ankle injury, which forced him to withdraw from his singles match earlier in the day. According to Waters, the injury occurred the previous day during a warm-up session when Johns attempted a soccer move and rolled his ankle.
“It actually happened yesterday,” Waters explained. “Ben decided to show everybody a soccer move, and he ended up rolling his ankle pretty bad. We were like, ‘Ben, are you ok?’ And he was like, ‘Yeah, I’m fine.’”
Despite Johns pushing through the pain during their mixed doubles match, Waters acknowledged that his discomfort may have impacted his performance. However, she remained optimistic about his recovery, hoping that the worst of the pain would pass by the next day.
Looking Ahead
Waters and Johns, known for their dominance in mixed doubles, will look to continue their winning streak as they head into the quarterfinals. With Johns’ injury in focus, all eyes will be on how the pair manages their next challenge as they aim for the title.
News in Brief : Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns Reach Quarters
Top-seeded Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns advanced to the quarterfinals of the CIBC Atlanta Slam with a straight-set victory over Lucy Kovalova and Matt Wright, 11-7, 11-6. Waters later shared details about Johns’ ankle injury, which he sustained during a warm-up session. Despite the injury, Johns played through the pain, and the duo remains hopeful for his quick recovery ahead of their next match.
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