Mixed Double Ticket to the PPA Tour Finals: With the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships now behind them, players are setting their sights on the final opportunity to secure a spot in the CIBC PPA Tour Finals in San Clemente, California, happening December 4-8. The pressure has never been higher for those fighting for one of the coveted spots, with only the players accumulating the most ranking points throughout 2024 earning the chance to compete at the year-end finale.
This week’s Veolia Milwaukee Open, presented by Miller Lite, is critical for those teetering on the edge of qualification. With 1,000 points available in each event, every match matters.
Mixed Doubles (Women): A Race for the Final Spot
The battle for the final spot in the mixed doubles women’s rankings has come down to the wire. Only the top eight women will advance, and the competition remains fierce as the season draws to a close.
Current Standings
Rachel Rohrabacher holds the eighth and final spot in mixed doubles with 5,550 points, a position she solidified with a bronze medal performance alongside Federico Staksrud at the World Championships. This week in Milwaukee, she’ll team up with her Major League Pickleball (MLP) teammate James Ignatowich, hoping to fend off a determined challenger.
The player eyeing Rohrabacher’s position is Jessie Irvine, who sits just behind with 4,800 points. To have a shot at advancing to the finals, Irvine will need to reach the final and hope for an early exit from Rohrabacher.
With a solid track record this season and a gold medal already in the bag with partner Gabe Tardio, Irvine has proven her ability to perform under pressure. But the bigger question is whether Rohrabacher and Ignatowich can deliver the results needed to keep her at bay.
The Bottom Line
While Irvine has the potential to make a strong push in Milwaukee, Rohrabacher’s consistent performances and her partnership with Ignatowich could prove to be the difference-maker in the final weeks before San Clemente.
| Rank | Player | Points |
| 1 | Anna Leigh Waters | 22,300 |
| 2 | Anna Bright | 12,150 |
| 3 | Jorja Johnson | 10,450 |
| 4 | Vivienne David | 8,200 |
| 5 | Catherine Parenteau | 7,800 |
| 6 | Etta Wright | 6,275 |
| 7 | Tina Pisnik | 6,250 |
| 8 | Rachel Rohrabacher | 5,550 |
| 9 | Jessie Irvine | 4,800 |
| 10 | Lea Jansen | 4,050 |
| 11 | Meghan Dizon | 3,700 |
| 12 | Jackie Kawamoto | 3,350 |
| 13 | Hurricane Tyra Black | 2,750 |
| 14 | Lucy Kovalova | 2,375 |
| 15 | Callie Smith | 2,300 |
| – | Maggie Brascia | 2,300 |
News in Brief: Mixed Double Ticket to the PPA Tour Finals
The Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships have concluded, leaving only one more opportunity for players to qualify for the CIBC PPA Tour Finals. The Veolia Milwaukee Open, presented by Miller Lite, offers 1,000 ranking points in each event.
Jessie Irvine is within striking distance of Rachel Rohrabacher for the final mixed doubles spot, with both players competing for a chance to compete in San Clemente. Rohrabacher will team with James Ignatowich, while Irvine partners with Gabe Tardio, a gold medalist in 2024.
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