Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher made a statement on Saturday, securing a dominant 11-5, 11-8 victory over the No. 4 seeds Hurricane Tyra Black and Allyce Jones to advance to the women’s doubles final of at PPA Milwaukee Open. The match marked the first of the semifinals and saw the top seeds close out their opponents in two straight games, a marked improvement over their previous encounters.
A Quick Turnaround for Black and Jones
The top seeds’ path to victory was not without a hiccup. Black, who had been dealing with some discomfort, called for a medical timeout late in Game 1. She left the court for a 15-minute break, but fortunately, she was able to return and continue playing. Despite her efforts, it wasn’t enough to stop Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher, who kept their composure to finish strong.
Momentum From Worlds
Just days after their triumphant title at Worlds, Bright and Rohrabacher showed no signs of slowing down. With their eyes set on the final and beyond, the duo is determined to keep their momentum going. “We just want to end our regular season on a high note and keep riding the momentum that we’ve been building during the latter half of the year,” said Bright. “I think we’ve been to a lot of finals in a row, which is something we’re really proud of.”
Unstoppable in Recent Tournaments
Bright and Rohrabacher’s run has been impressive. In their last seven tournaments together, they’ve reached Championship Sunday every time. Their only early exit came back in June at the Select Medical Orange County Cup, where they were ousted in the quarterfinals by Jessie Irvine and Tina Pisnik.
Looking Ahead to the Final
The top-seeded duo now faces the challenge of playing against a sister duo in the final. They will meet either Jackie Kawamoto and Jade Kawamoto or Mary Brascia and Maggie Brascia in what promises to be an exciting match-up on Sunday.
News in Brief: Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher
Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher defeated Hurricane Tyra Black and Allyce Jones 11-5, 11-8 to reach the women’s doubles final of at PPA Milwaukee Open. The match marked a dominant showing for the top-seeded duo, who have maintained a strong performance since their World title. Bright expressed the desire to carry their momentum into the final. The pair will face a sister duo in the final, with the Kawamoto or Brascia sisters as their opponents.
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