Waters-Johns vs Parenteau-Sock: Mixed Doubles QF Mesa Arizona Cup 2024 No. 1 seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns faced No. 7 seeds Catherine Parenteau and Jack Sock in the Carvana Mesa Arizona Cup 2024 mixed doubles quarterfinals on February 23, 2024, at Arizona Athletic Grounds, Mesa, AZ.
Waters and Johns won 11-7, 11-5, 11-1, advancing to the semifinals with a dominant performance. The top seeds took control early, with Waters’ relentless speed and Johns’ precise dinking keeping Parenteau and Sock on the defensive.
Sock, a former tennis pro known for his powerful shots, managed to win a few points with his aggressive play, but couldn’t counter the seamless coordination of Waters and Johns, as shown in a PPA Tour broadcast on YouTube [web:10]. The match lasted 38 minutes, underscoring the gap between the top team and their challengers. Waters and Johns went on to win gold, beating Thomas Wilson and Vivienne David in the final [web:0]. The event drew 15,000 fans, showcasing the growing popularity of pickleball.
Recent Form: Waters and Johns beat No. 4 seeds Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson 11-1, 11-3 earlier in the tournament, while Parenteau and Sock had a bye in the round of 32.
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