First-Timers Anna Bright and Quang Duong Dominant Win: Anna Bright and Quang Duong, competing together for the first time, are just one win away from making their Championship Sunday debut at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships. The dynamic duo battled past No. 7 seeds Tina Pisnik and Dekel Bar with an 11-8, 11-7 victory on Friday afternoon, securing their third consecutive straight-game win. Their impressive performance has thrust them into the mixed doubles semifinals.
Shared Energy Propels Their Success
For Bright and Duong, the key to their success in this first tournament together lies in their shared intensity and energy. Bright, reflecting on their partnership, emphasized how their relentless focus has driven them to this point.
“I really like our intensity,” she said. “I feel like we’re both never taking our foot off the gas no matter the score.” Their strong chemistry on the court has clearly been a significant factor in their rapid rise through the tournament.
Semifinal Showdown with Top Seeds
With their victory over Pisnik and Bar, Bright and Duong have set the stage for an exciting semifinal matchup against top seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns on Saturday. The clash between the two pairs promises to be a high-stakes and highly competitive encounter, as Waters and Johns have been among the best in the mixed doubles bracket all season.
News in Brief: First-Timers Anna Bright and Quang Duong Dominant Win
Anna Bright and Quang Duong advanced to the mixed doubles semifinals at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships with a straight-game victory (11-8, 11-7) over No. 7 seeds Tina Pisnik and Dekel Bar. The first-time pairing will face top seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns on Saturday with a spot in the final on the line.