Genie Bouchard Makes Surprising Withdrawal: Genie Bouchard, Sarah Ansboury, and Layne Sleeth have all withdrawn from events ahead of this week’s Daytona Beach Open presented by ROAR Organic. Bouchard has stepped out of women’s singles, women’s doubles with Sleeth, and mixed doubles with Mota Alhouni due to a personal matter. Sleeth has withdrawn from women’s singles but will still compete in mixed doubles with Ivan Jakovljevic. Ansboury has pulled out of women’s doubles with Nicole Conrad and mixed doubles with Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez.
The Daytona Beach Open will feature intense competition starting Thursday, with men’s and women’s singles matches at Holly Hill. Live coverage will begin at 11 am Eastern on Pickleballtv.
Event Changes and Withdrawals
Bouchard’s withdrawal from multiple events has reshaped the field, with her absence particularly notable in women’s doubles. Sleeth’s decision to continue in mixed doubles, despite withdrawing from singles, offers a slight shift in her schedule. Ansboury’s withdrawal from doubles and mixed doubles leaves her with no participation in the early rounds.
Looking Ahead
The Daytona Beach Open is a key event for many of the players, and the absence of Bouchard, Sleeth, and Ansboury may change the dynamics of the competition. With the tournament now underway, viewers can expect exciting matches with the remaining top players. The tournament will continue to draw attention as fans tune in for live coverage.
News in Brief: Genie Bouchard Makes Surprising Withdrawal
Genie Bouchard, Sarah Ansboury, and Layne Sleeth have withdrawn from various events at the Daytona Beach Open due to personal matters and schedule changes. Bouchard has pulled out of singles and doubles, while Sleeth and Ansboury have adjusted their participation. The tournament will still feature intense competition starting Thursday.
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