Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters Prove Unbeatable: In mixed doubles, it was the familiar duo of Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters who once again proved their dominance, cruising to a gold medal at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships. The #1 seed Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters did not lose a single game on their path to victory, displaying their superior skills and chemistry on the court.
In the final, Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters defeated the #5 seed Christian Alshon and Etta Wright with ease, winning 11-9, 11-5, 11-7. While the games were competitive, the result was never in doubt, as Johns and Waters controlled play throughout the match. Their flawless performance once again reaffirmed their status as one of the most formidable pairs in the sport.
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Quang Duong and Anna Bright Finish Fourth
The new pairing of Quang Duong and Anna Bright had a solid showing in mixed doubles, finishing in fourth place after a tough loss in the bronze medal match. Duong and Bright faced off against Federico Staksrud and Rachel Rohrabacher, who took the match 3-11, 12-10, 11-3. The close first two games showed promise for the duo, but they couldn’t close out the match, ultimately falling in straight sets.
Anna Bright has faced some challenges in finding consistency with a new mixed partner this year. The question now is whether Quang Duong will be the right fit for her moving forward, as they showed moments of great potential in this tournament.
Two Tournaments Left in 2024 PPA Season
Looking ahead, the 2024 PPA season is quickly drawing to a close. There are just two tournaments remaining, with the Veolia Milwaukee Open kicking off on November 14. The season will conclude with the CIBC PPA Finals beginning on December 4.
The Milwaukee event will be crucial for players looking to secure the points needed to qualify for the finals, ensuring that the competition will be fierce as the season wraps up.
News in Brief: Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters Prove Unbeatable
Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters dominated the mixed doubles event at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships, taking home the gold with a flawless run. The #1 seed duo defeated #5 seed Christian Alshon and Etta Wright in the final, 11-9, 11-5, 11-7.
The new pairing of Quang Duong and Anna Bright finished fourth, falling to Federico Staksrud and Rachel Rohrabacher in the bronze medal match, 3-11, 12-10, 11-3. With two tournaments left in the 2024 PPA season, the Veolia Milwaukee Open will be the last chance to qualify for the CIBC PPA Finals in December.
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