Allyce Jones and Hurricane Tyra Black Reach Semifinals: Allyce Jones and Hurricane Tyra Black are through to the women’s doubles semifinals at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships after a hard-fought 12-10, 9-11, 11-7 victory over the No. 3 seeded Etta Wright and Meghan Dizon. The match was a rollercoaster, with both teams showcasing their resilience, but it was Allyce Jones and Hurricane Tyra Black who came out on top after a decisive 4-0 run in the final game.
A Hard-Fought Battle
In the final game, with the score tied at 7-7, Jones and Black displayed remarkable poise. They capitalized on a single sideout to push ahead with a 4-0 streak, ultimately clinching the match and securing their place in the semifinals. The duo’s ability to dig deep and execute under pressure was key to their success, and they will now look to carry that momentum into the next round.
Semifinal Showdown Against Bright and Rohrabacher
Looking ahead, Jones and Black will face off against No. 2 seeds Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher in what promises to be an exciting semifinal clash. The two teams have history, with Bright and Rohrabacher having defeated Jones and Black in a thrilling encounter in Virginia Beach last October. That match ended in a tight 11-5, 4-11, 13-11 scoreline, and this rematch is expected to be just as intense as the last one.
News in Brief: Allyce Jones and Hurricane Tyra Black Reach Semifinals
Allyce Jones and Hurricane Tyra Black secured a spot in the women’s doubles semifinals at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships with a 12-10, 9-11, 11-7 victory over No. 3 seeds Etta Wright and Meghan Dizon. They will face No. 2 seeds Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher on Saturday in a highly anticipated rematch.