2024 PPA Tour Finals Field Announced: Waters & Johns Lead the Way
The Professional Pickleball Tour (PPA) finals are just around the corner, and the excitement is building as the top players in the sport gear up for the championship event. The field for the finals has been set, with some familiar faces and some new contenders vying for the title in each discipline.
In the Mixed Doubles category, the top seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns headline the field, with Waters selecting Johns as her partner for the event. The draft process saw some interesting pairings, including Anna Bright teaming up with Gabriel Tardio and Jorja Johnson selecting her brother JW Johnson as her partner. The competition promises to be fierce, with dark horse teams like Bar/Pisnik and Rohrabacher/Staksrud looking to upset the favorites.
In the Women’s Doubles division, Waters and Catherine Parenteau are set to dominate as the top seeds, with the draft process leading to some strong partnerships like Bright/Rohrabacher and Black/Jones. The top four teams are expected to make a deep run in the tournament, but surprises could be in store from the lower-seeded teams.
The Men’s Doubles field is also shaping up to be a competitive one, with Collin and Ben Johns leading the pack as the top seeds. The draft saw some unexpected pairings, including Frazier/Tellez and Staksrud/Patriquin, which could shake up the competition. The Johns brothers will face tough competition from teams like Staksrud/Patriquin and Johnson/Tardio.
In the Men’s and Women’s Singles categories, the top players like Federico Staksrud and Anna Leigh Waters are expected to dominate, but new contenders like Quang Duong and Brooke Buckner are looking to make their mark in the tournament. The field is wide open, with potential upsets and surprises on the horizon.
Overall, the PPA tour finals promise to be an exciting and competitive event, with the top players in the sport showcasing their skills and battling for the championship title. Stay tuned for more updates and predictions as the tournament approaches.
