Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau Dominate Semifinals: Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau showcased their dominance once again, taking the second women’s doubles semifinal against No. 4 seeds Callie Smith and Lea Jansen with an impressive 11-5, 11-6 victory. This win solidifies their status as the top seeds heading into the finals at the PPA Virginia Beach.
A Day of Victories
This victory marks the second win of the day for Waters and Parenteau, who previously defeated Parris Todd and Jade Kawamoto in the quarterfinals. Waters had an incredible performance, boasting an 8-0 game record across all her matches that day, a testament to her relentless competitive spirit.
As she prepares for the Championship Sunday showdown, she aims for her 29th career Triple Crown, the ninth of this year—a remarkable achievement that shows her skills on the court.
Setting the Stage for a Rematch
This semifinal victory sets the stage for an exciting rematch against Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher, a pairing that the top seeds faced in the final of the CIBC Atlanta Slam just weeks ago.
That previous encounter is already being hailed as one of the best women’s doubles matches of the year, and anticipation is building for another thrilling battle. With the gold medal on the line, fans can expect an intense showdown filled with spirit and skill.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau Dominate Semifinals
Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau advanced to the women’s doubles final at the PPA Virginia Beach with an 11-5, 11-6 victory over No. 4 seeds Callie Smith and Lea Jansen. This win is their second of the day, following a quarterfinal victory over Parris Todd and Jade Kawamoto.
Waters completed the day with an impressive 8-0 game record, aiming for her 29th career Triple Crown and ninth this year on Championship Sunday. The final will be a rematch of the recent CIBC Atlanta Slam, where they faced Bright and Rohrabacher in what was deemed one of the best matches of the year.
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