Inside the Thrilling Race to the CIBC PPA Tour Finals: The Veolia Milwaukee Open is an Open-level event, with winners of each event receiving 1,000 PPA points. The race for a coveted spot in the CIBC PPA Tour Finals intensifies, as the top eight teams across all categories will secure their place in December. To qualify, players must finish within the top ranks in these categories:
- Top 8 Women’s Singles Players
- Top 8 Men’s Singles Players
- Top 16 Women’s Doubles Players
- Top 16 Men’s Doubles Players
- Top 8 Women in Mixed Doubles
- Top 8 Men in Mixed Doubles
Top Players to Watch
Before looking into the event specifics and current standings, it’s worth highlighting four standout players who are guaranteed to play in all three events at the CIBC PPA Tour Finals. Their consistent excellence on the PPA Tour throughout 2024 has earned them this distinction:
Women’s Singles – An Intense Battle for the Final Spots
In women’s singles, the competition is heating up. The following players are considered locks for the CIBC PPA Tour Finals:
- Anna Leigh Waters
- Brooke Buckner
- Lea Jansen
- Catherine Parenteau
- Salome Devidze
- Kaitlyn Christian
However, Kate Fahey is still fighting for one of the remaining spots, moving ahead of Parris Todd and Mary Brascia after her silver medal at Worlds.
Brascia now needs to overcome a 325-point deficit to tie Todd, but considering the remaining events, it’s a steep hill to climb. Fahey and Todd are expected to hold their positions in the top eight and make it to San Clemente.
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Men’s Singles – Top 8 Locked In
Men’s singles is largely decided, with no real surprises in store. Christian Alshon is absent from singles due to a knee injury, and both Jack Sock and Chris Haworth are not competing in the Veolia Milwaukee Open. As such, the top eight men’s singles players are already set for the CIBC PPA Tour Finals.
Women’s Doubles – A Near-Certain Qualification for the Top 15
In women’s doubles, the field is almost settled. The top 15 players are nearly guaranteed qualification, with Allyce holding a 1,000-point lead over Jackie in the 17th spot.
Vivienne David is on the verge of securing her place as well, with very slim chances of being overtaken, as she’s not competing in Veolia Milwaukee Open. Jackie and Jade would need a second-place finish to potentially overtake David for the final spot, though that scenario is unlikely.
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Men’s Doubles – The Final Spot in Question
The men’s doubles field is nearing its conclusion. With Thomas Wilson absent from recent events, the 17th spot in the standings is likely to go to James Ignatowich, who remains a near-lock for the CIBC PPA Tour Finals.
Players like Connor Garnett and Navratil are also not competing in Veolia Milwaukee Open, leaving Ignatowich to secure his position. He is set to play with CJ Klinger, while other notable duos like Zane and John Cincola will look to make a push, but Ignatowich’s spot is safe.
Mixed Doubles – Women’s Race Heating Up
In the women’s mixed doubles competition, several top players are locked in for the CIBC PPA Tour Finals, including:
- Anna Leigh Waters
- Anna Bright
- Jorja Johnson
- Vivienne David
- Catherine Parenteau
- Etta Wright
- Tina Pisnik
However, there’s only one spot left to be decided. Rachel Rohrabacher has made strong progress, now 750 points ahead of Jessie Irvine, after a bronze finish at Worlds. If Rohrabacher and James Ignatowich make it to the quarterfinals in Veolia Milwaukee Open, she’ll lock up the final spot in the top eight.
Mixed Doubles – Men’s Battle for the Last Spot
The men’s mixed doubles competition is more tightly contested. Ben Johns, JW Johnson, Christian Alshon, James Ignatowich, Federico Staksrud, and Dekel Bar are the locks for the finals.
However, there’s fierce competition for the final spots. Tyson McGuffin is at risk of missing out, as Riley Newman and Hayden Patrick look to claim the remaining spots. Gabe Tardio, currently in 11th, could still make a jump if he earns a silver or better with Jessie Irvine.
News in Brief: Inside the Thrilling Race to the CIBC PPA Tour Finals
The race for the CIBC PPA Tour Finals intensifies, with the Veolia Milwaukee Open offering the final opportunity for players to earn PPA points. The top 8 players in each event, including singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, will secure spots in the December Finals.
Key players like Anna Leigh Waters, Catherine Parenteau, Ben Johns, and Federico Staksrud are already set to compete. The competition remains fierce for the last spots, particularly in mixed doubles.