Maggie Brascia Wins Battle Against Sister Mary Brascia: In a unique and highly anticipated mixed doubles matchup at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships, Maggie “Mg.” Brascia and her sister, Mary “My.” Brascia, faced off on Wednesday afternoon. While they are familiar with teaming up as partners in women’s doubles, this time they were opponents.
Mg. Brascia, alongside partner Tyson McGuffin, came out on top, defeating My. Brascia and Pablo Tellez with an 11-3, 11-6 victory. The win secured their place in the Round of 16, where they’ll continue their campaign for a deeper run in the tournament.
The Brascia sisters, who earned a silver medal in women’s doubles at this same tournament in 2023, will reunite later that evening to take on No. 20 seeds Ava Ignatowich and Rachel Rettger. The evening match promises to be an exciting one, as the sisters shift their focus back to their familiar partnership.
Moving Forward
For Mg. Brascia, the win with McGuffin is a significant step as she navigates the mixed doubles bracket, with her sights now set on the upcoming challenges in the Round of 16. Meanwhile, the opportunity to team up with her sister again in women’s doubles provides a chance for redemption after last year’s silver finish.
News in Brief: Maggie Brascia Wins Battle Against Sister Mary Brascia
Mg. Brascia and Tyson McGuffin defeated Mary Brascia and Pablo Tellez 11-3, 11-6 in mixed doubles, advancing to the Round of 16 at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships. The Brascia sisters, who earned silver in women’s doubles in 2023, will compete together again later that evening against No. 20 seeds Ava Ignatowich and Rachel Rettger.
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