PPA Atlanta Mixed Doubles Recap: In a weekend marked by predictable outcomes, the Mixed Doubles draws at the 2024 CIBC Atlanta Slam saw the top seeds reaffirm their dominance. The #1 seeds, Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns played the tournament with relative ease. From the round of 64 to the final, they faced no upsets and remained a formidable force throughout. Their path to the final was marked by a decisive victory over the #3 seeded Johnson siblings, JW and Jorja, despite a game loss in the semifinals.
Turmoil for the #2 Seeds
Off-court issues disrupted the campaign of the #2 seeds, Anna Bright and James Ignatowich. The pair, amid a split personally and professionally, faced an early exit in the round of 16.
They were defeated 8-3 by the #14 seeds, Tyson McGuffin and Lacy Schneemann. This unexpected loss opened the door for the #4 seeds, Christian Alshon and Catherine Parenteau, to advance to the gold medal match. Alshon and Parenteau capitalized on the opportunity by defeating McGuffin and Schneemann 2-4 in the semifinals.
The Final Clash
In the final, Alshon and Parenteau put up a strong fight against the #1 seeds, Waters and Johns. The match was closely contested, with Alshon and Parenteau making significant plays to extend the games. Despite their efforts, Waters and Johns ultimately won in three games with scores of 6-6, 6-10. This victory secures Waters and Johns’ place as the top mixed doubles team of the event.
Medal Standings
- Gold: Anna Leigh Waters & Ben Johns
- Silver: Catherine Parenteau & Christian Alshon
- Bronze: JW Johnson & Jorja Johnson
News in Brief: PPA Atlanta Mixed Doubles Recap
The 2024 CIBC Atlanta Slam saw the #1 seeds, Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, clinch the gold medal in Mixed Doubles with a three-game victory over #4 seeds Catherine Parenteau and Christian Alshon.
The final match was closely contested, with Waters and Johns winning 6-6, 6-10. The #2 seeds, Anna Bright and James Ignatowich were eliminated in the round of 16 due to off-court issues, paving the way for Parenteau and Alshon to reach the final. JW and Jorja Johnson secured the bronze medal.
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