At the third day of PPA The Masters, notable performances by Genie Bouchard and Anna Leigh Waters highlighted the event. Bouchard secured a second consecutive three-game comeback in women’s singles, while Waters achieved victories across all her matches. In men’s doubles, Donald Young and Travis Rettenmaier put up a strong fight against top-seeded brothers Ben and Collin Johns.

Bouchard's Spectacular Turnaround in Women's Singles

In an impressive display of resilience, former tennis star Genie Bouchard managed to turn the tide in her favor during the women’s singles match. After initially falling behind, she staged a remarkable comeback to win two consecutive games, setting up a quarterfinal showdown with Kaitlyn Christian.

The match began unfavorably for Bouchard as she lost the first game quickly. However, she quickly adjusted her strategy and leveled the score. Her performance in the deciding game was nothing short of spectacular, securing victory within ten minutes. This success follows her previous round-of-32 win over Hannah Blatt, where she also demonstrated exceptional comeback skills. Despite losing in doubles later with Blatt, Bouchard's singles performance remains a highlight of the tournament.

Waters' Unbeaten Streak Across Multiple Events

Anna Leigh Waters had a stellar day, achieving victories in singles, mixed doubles, and women’s doubles. Her consistent excellence across different formats underscores her versatility and dominance on the court. Waters advanced to the quarterfinals in all three events, positioning herself as a formidable contender.

Her day started with a swift singles victory, followed by a successful mixed doubles match alongside Ben Johns against Collin Johns. She capped off her day with a dominant women’s doubles win, notching scores of 11-0 and 11-1 in under twenty minutes. Waters’ comprehensive performance demonstrates her readiness to challenge for titles in multiple categories. Fans can catch replays and live coverage of the quarterfinals starting at 1 p.m. ET on PickleballTV, ensuring they don’t miss any of the thrilling action.