Women’s Mixed Doubles Rankings: The final event of the 2024 Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) regular season in Milwaukee marked the conclusion of an exciting campaign. But even after the last ball was hit, the anticipation didn’t end. The top-ranked players, who had earned their spots in the year-end CIBC PPA Tour Finals, gathered the next day for a crucial Zoom conference call. To determine their doubles partners for the championship event, which will take place from December 4th-8th in San Clemente, California.
Qualifying for the Finals
Qualification for the Tour Finals was based on performance throughout the season. The top eight singles players and the top 16 doubles players in each division earned their invitation to the prestigious event.
Once qualified, the players participated in a partner draft, selecting their doubles teammates one by one, based on their rankings at the close of the regular season.
The draft results were revealed by Dave Fleming via the PPA’s YouTube channel on November 19, 2024, and the list was published shortly thereafter, sparking plenty of conversation and speculation.
Mixed Doubles Women’s Draft Results
As the players readied themselves for the Tour Finals, attention turned to the Mixed Doubles field, where the competition promised to be fierce. Here’s a look at the rankings for Mixed Doubles at the season’s close:
- Anna Leigh Waters – 22,300 points
- Anna Bright – 13,000 points
- Jorja Johnson – 10,450 points
- Catherine Parenteau – 7,800 points
- Tina Pisnik – 6,350 points
- Marietta “Etta” Wright – 6,275 points
- Rachel Rohrabacher – 5,700 points
- Jessie Irvine – 5,500 points
While the top eight competitors are set, there were some notable absences. Vivienne David, who had secured a strong position for a high draft pick, opted out of the Mixed Doubles competition due to the absence of her regular partner, Thomas Wilson. As a result, the spot initially reserved for David went to Jessie Irvine, who finished in 9th place.
The field for Mixed Doubles in 2024 closely mirrors that of the previous season, with the primary exceptions being the absence of Jansen and Kovalova, who finished 11th and 14th, respectively, in the rankings.
News in Brief: Women’s Mixed Doubles Rankings
The 2024 CIBC PPA Tour Finals are set to take place in San Clemente, California, from December 4th-8th. Following the conclusion of the regular season in Milwaukee, the top-ranked singles and doubles players selected their partners in a Zoom draft. The final mixed doubles rankings are headed by Anna Leigh Waters, with Vivienne David opting out, resulting in Jessie Irvine securing the final spot.
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