Leigh Waters Makes a Bold Comeback: Leigh Waters will make her highly anticipated return to the PPA Tour at the Daytona Beach Open later this month, marking nearly a year since her last competition. After taking a break from the sport due to a torn ACL in 2022, Leigh is back on the courts, reuniting with her daughter, Anna Leigh Waters, for Women’s Doubles. The duo ranked No. 2, is expected to make waves at the event. Additionally, Leigh will pair up with Dillon Segur in Mixed Doubles as the No. 24 seed.
Return to the Courts After Injury
Leigh Waters has been one of the most influential figures in pickleball, especially in recent years as her daughter, Anna Leigh, has risen to prominence. Together, they won 8 gold, 8 silver, and 3 bronze medals before Leigh’s injury sidelined her. Since then, Anna Leigh has teamed up with Catherine Parenteau and Anna Bright in Women’s Doubles, finding success with both. Parenteau, however, will not be competing at the Daytona event.
During her recovery, Leigh focused on coaching, particularly guiding Anna Leigh to several wins. It seemed like Leigh might not return to competitive play, but earlier this year, she surprised fans by partnering with Anna Leigh at the 2024 Minto U.S. Open, where they claimed the Women’s Doubles title.
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The Comeback of a Legendary Duo
Leigh’s return to competitive play has sparked excitement, especially after the announcement that she and Anna Leigh would be reuniting for Women’s Doubles at the Daytona Beach Open.
Their partnership was one of the most successful in pickleball, winning 19 medals together, including 8 golds. The duo’s history of dominance on the PPA Tour has earned them a legendary status in the sport, and their reunion will be a moment to watch.
The PPA Tour shared their excitement about the comeback, calling the return of the Waters duo a “legacy.” The announcement has sparked anticipation for their highly anticipated return to the courts in Daytona Beach.
Impact on the Tour
The Waters duo’s return could have a significant impact on the Women’s Doubles competition at the Daytona Beach Open. Their history of success on the PPA Tour, combined with Leigh’s return after a lengthy break, has raised expectations for their performance. Fans are eager to see how the pair will fare against the top teams in the event, especially after a period of recovery and coaching.
News in Brief: Leigh Waters Makes a Bold Comeback
Leigh Waters makes her highly anticipated comeback at the 2024 Daytona Beach Open, almost a year after recovering from a torn ACL. The legendary Women’s Doubles duo, alongside daughter Anna Leigh Waters, is seeded No. 2 and set to compete for another title.
Leigh will also pair with Dillon Segur for Mixed Doubles. After an inspiring recovery and coaching Anna Leigh to success, fans are excited to see the Waters duo reunite on the PPA Tour stage.
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