GENERAL:
- Will we see a triple double triple for Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters (winning singles, doubles, and mixed) to continue their perfect streak in 2023?
- As of the time that this was posted, Tyson McGuffin is a scratch due to the minor foot injury. His team put out the following statement:
“Tyson will not be playing in Arizona as he continues to take rehab on his foot. He does expect to be competing on tour again very soon.” - This week in the audition hot seat is Anna Bright alongside AL Waters. AL’s partner from the previous tournament, Catherine Parenteau, is set to play with Jorja Johnson.
- Dekel Bar has entered the chat. This weekend will mark his first PPA event of the year. He will be playing with Megan Fudge and AJ Koller.
- AJ Koller won two bronze medals at this same tournament in 2022 (with partners Callie Smith and Tyler Loong) – but will not defend them with the same partners as he is paired with Jessie Irvine and Dekel Bar in ’23.
- Will this be the week that talented youngster JW Johnson makes his way to a final after missing Championship Sunday in the first two events of the year?
- Will an unexpected seed in one of the events pull some upsets and get into the semis as Sarah Ansboury and Bobbi Oshiro did last week? Note that…
