Recap from Day 4 of PPA Tour: As the Select Medical Orange County Cup presented by Fitvine wine, continued at Life Time Fitness in lovely San Clemente, Day Four brought heightened excitement and thrilling matches that captivated the crowd.
Highlights of the Day Four:
Intense Quarterfinal Battles: Friday’s action was marked by nail-biting matches across the board. Out of the 20 matches played, an impressive nine matches stretched to three games. Two matches ended dramatically with 13-11 scores in the third game, showcasing the competitiveness and drama at its peak.
Hayden Patriquin’s Stellar Performance: Hayden Patriquin emerged as a standout performer, making waves with notable victories. Partnering with Vivian Glozman, they clinched a mixed quarterfinal win against Lea Jansen and Riley Newman. As the #16 seed, Patriquin continued his momentum by teaming up with Pablo Tellez to achieve a significant upset over Ben and Collin Johns. Their 13-11 victory in the third game, after saving eight match points, underscored Patriquin’s rising potential in the sport.
Battle of the Lefties: Jack Munro asserted his claim as one of the top left-handed players, teaming up with Julian Arnold to defeat seasoned players Matt Wright and Federico Staksrud. The duo, seeded 12th, is among the lower-seeded pairs still in contention. Munro and Arnold face another left-handed challenge on Saturday against Tellez and Patriquin, promising an intriguing matchup.
Dominance of Anna Leigh Waters: Anna Leigh Waters continued her dominant run, displaying formidable skills that left opponents struggling. In singles, her opponent Kaitlyn Christian managed to win merely three points in total. Waters’ sheer dominance raises the question not of whether she wins, but rather if her opponents can even reach five points in a game against her.
Ben Johns’ Tenacity: Ben Johns showcased his resilience yet again, particularly highlighted in his singles match against Quang Duong. Facing deficits of 8-2 and 8-6 in games one and two respectively, Johns turned the tables decisively to win both games 11-8 and 11-9. His ability to dominate after opponents reach 8 points was exemplified by a staggering 14-1 scoreline once Duong hit 8 points.
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Pablo Tellez’s Grit and Triumph: A heartwarming moment of the day was seeing Pablo Tellez, alongside Hayden Patriquin, defeat the Johns brothers. Tellez, known for his perseverance in the face of challenges, has maintained a positive attitude despite setbacks. His victory not only secured a spot in the men’s doubles semifinal but also celebrated his resilience and sportsmanship on the PPA Tour.
Day Four of the Select Medical Orange County Cup delivered high-stakes competition and memorable performances, setting the stage for an electrifying continuation as the tournament progresses.
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Quarter Final Standings:
Women’s Singles
| Matchup | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 |
| Anna Leigh Waters vs Kaitlyn Christian | 11-1 | 11-2 | 0-0 |
| Mary Brascia vs Judit Castillo | 12-10 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Catherine Parenteau vs Rachel Rohrabacher | 11-4 | 11-6 | 0-0 |
| Lea Jansen vs Brooke Buckner | 11-5 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
Men’s Singles
| Matchup | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 |
| Federico Staksrud vs Collin Shick | 11-7 | 7-11 | 11-4 |
| Tyson McGuffin vs Gabriel Joseph | 11-8 | 7-11 | 11-7 |
| Ben Johns vs Quang Duong | 11-8 | 11-9 | 0-0 |
| Grayson Goldin vs Christopher Haworth | 10-12 | 4-11 | 0-0 |
Women’s Doubles
| Matchup | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | |
| Anna Leigh Waters / Catherine Parenteau VS Lacy Schneemann / Vivian Glozman | 11-3 | 11-5 | 0-0 | |
| Brooke Buckner / Chao Yi Wang VS Allyce Jones / Irina Tereschenko | 11-3 | 7-11 | 8-11 | |
| Rachel Rohrabacher / Anna Bright VS Jessie Irvine / Tina Pisnik | 7-11 | 7-11 | 0-0 | |
| Meghan Dizon / Marietta Wright VS Parris Todd / Tyra Hurricane Black | 11-6 | 7-11 | 9-11 | |
Men’s Doubles
| Matchup | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | |
| Collin Johns / Ben Johns VS Hayden Patriquin / Pablo Tellez | 11-8 | 3-11 | 11-13 | |
| Matt Wright / Federico Staksrud VS Jack Munro / Julian Arnold | 7-11 | 8-11 | 0-0 | |
| Dylan Frazier / James Johnson VS Connor Garnett / Christian Alshon | 11-2 | 11-6 | 0-0 | |
| Dekel Bar / Tyson McGuffin VS Tyler Loong / James Ignatowich | 3-11 | 11-5 | 13-11 | |
Mixed Doubles
| Matchup | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | |
| Ben Johns / Anna Leigh Waters VS Rachel Rohrabacher / Federico Staksrud | 11-7 | 11-1 | 0-0 | |
| Jorja Johnson / James Johnson VS Parris Todd / Tyson McGuffin | 11-4 | 11-9 | 0-0 | |
| Hayden Patriquin / Vivian Glozman VS Lea Jansen / Riley Newman | 11-8 | 6-11 | 11-9 | |
| Dekel Bar / Tina Pisnik VS Christian Alshon / Catherine Parenteau | 8-11 | 8-11 | 0-0 | |
News in Brief: Recap from Day 4 of PPA Tour
Day Four of the Select Medical Orange County Cup at Life Time Fitness in San Clemente delivered a day filled with thrilling matches and standout performances. The quarterfinals were particularly intense, with nine matches stretching to three games and two ending dramatically with 13-11 scores in the third game, showcasing high stakes and competitive spirit.
Hayden Patriquin emerged as a standout, partnering with Vivian Glozman to secure a mixed doubles win and later upsetting Ben and Collin Johns with a dramatic 13-11 victory in the third game. Meanwhile, Jack Munro and Julian Arnold displayed their prowess as left-handed players by defeating seasoned competitors Matt Wright and Federico Staksrud, setting the stage for a compelling matchup against Pablo Tellez and Patriquin.
Anna Leigh Waters continued to dominate, displaying formidable skills that left opponents struggling, while Ben Johns demonstrated resilience in overcoming deficits to secure wins in singles. Pablo Tellez’s victory over the Johns brothers highlighted his perseverance and sportsmanship, adding a heartwarming moment to the day’s events.
