Waters secures Triple Crown No. 31 with women’s singles win over Christian
Anna Leigh Waters closed out Championship Sunday at Mission Hills Country Club with a clinical 11-0, 11-6 victory over No. 5 seed Kaitlyn Christian.
Christian came into the contest on a nine-match win streak after capturing her first career PPA title last month in Daytona, but Waters set the tone by earning a Game 1 pickle in just seven minutes.
In the second game, Christian did have more success with her deep approach shots giving her chances to close at the net, but Waters ended the match on a five-point run to claim her third consecutive Triple Crown at the Masters.
The 17-year-old phenom had been pushed to four games in both mixed doubles and women’s doubles earlier in the day, but she played like she had even more energy saved up for singles.
“I somehow find another gear when I’m playing singles at the end of the day,” she noted. “I stop thinking and just play, which is maybe why you see some of my best stuff in that third match. It’s just because I’m not thinking or stressing out anymore.”
Whatever the cause, Waters reaped the benefits in full on Sunday as she continued adding to her record total of Triple Crowns on the PPA Tour.
Related articles
A final look at the Zimmer Biomet Masters powered by Invited
Many spectators said it had the highest level of play ever seen at a pickleball tournament.
9 hours ago
-Jim Kloss
Best dressed at the Zimmer Biomet Masters powered by Invited
The all-white dress code didn't stop the pros from looking fabulous.
13 hours ago
-Victoria Radnothy
Waters' advice to youngsters seeking direction: 'Do what you love... it’s the right path for you'
Words of wisdom from Anna Leigh Waters, who knows a thing or two about making professional dreams come true.
17 hours ago
-Victoria Radnothy
Staksrud downs Martinez Vich for men’s singles gold, announces split from JOOLA
The biggest news from the men's singles final came after play had already concluded.
1 days ago
-Will Daughton