Mary Brascia Overcomes Early Deficit to Secure Victory: No. 7 Mary Brascia showed her resilience and home-court advantage in a thrilling victory over No. 3 Catherine Parenteau, winning 11-4, 7-11, 11-7 in a battle that saw a dramatic comeback at CIBC PPA Tour Finals.
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Brascia Finds Her Rhythm After Early Deficit
Parenteau had a commanding 5-1 lead in the third and final game, but Brascia demonstrated grit and determination, rallying to win 10 of the next 12 points to secure the victory. With this win, Brascia improved to 2-0 in the Erne Pool, sending a clear message about her mental fortitude.
Brascia Reflects on Her Performance
After the match, Brascia credited her success to her focus on mental strength.
“I’m just really working on playing with courage and confidence. I feel like the mental game is a really big thing, and when you believe in yourself, you can do it. That’s the biggest thing for me.” – (Brascia)
Looking Ahead to the Next Challenge
Next up for Brascia is a matchup against No. 5 Kaitlyn Christian, as she looks to build on her strong performance and continue her run in the tournament.
News in Brief: Mary Brascia Overcomes Early Deficit to Secure Victory
Mary Brascia made a strong statement with a comeback win over Catherine Parenteau, securing a 2-0 record in the Erne Pool. Despite trailing 5-1 in the third game, Brascia rallied to win 11-7 and clinch the match.
Reflecting on her victory, Brascia emphasized the importance of mental strength. Her next opponent will be No. 5 Kaitlyn Christian in the next round of the CIBC PPA Tour Finals.
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