OVERALL TOP 5:
- 100 CROWNS: Anna Leigh Waters is a triple crown away from 100 PPA Tour titles.
- HERE COMES THE CAVALRY: Waters, Ben Johns, Etta Wright, Meghan Dizon, JW & Jorja Johnson, Dylan Frazier, and others return to action.
- HOME COOKIN’: Many pros call the Austin area home – will that be an advantage?
- BIG POPPA ANDREI: Andrei Daescu steps in for the injured Ignatowich to play with Wright and Bright.
- DOUBLE GOLD STANDARD: Can Thomas Wilson build on a marvelous performance in Minnesota?
VENUE/TOURNEY/TV:
- Event #5 of the year – one of 15 Opens in 2024, with 1000 points up for grabs for the winners.
- Traditional draw (playing singles Thursday, mixed Friday, gender Saturday, Finals Sunday).
- Coverage on PickleballTV, FS2 on Friday and Saturday from 6-8 Eastern, and FS1 tape Sunday from 9:30-11:30pm Eastern which will be a replay of Championship Sunday match(es).
- Broadcast start times are Thursday at 10am Eastern and Fri-Sun at noon Eastern.
WOMEN’S SINGLES:
- Defending medalists: Anna Leigh Waters, Catherine Parenteau, Allyce Jones
- Local favorite Lina Padegimaite (6) looks to build on her semifinal run in Minnesota.
- Genie Bouchard (29) returns, seeking her first match win on the PPA Tour.
- WATCH OUT FOR: Anna Leigh…
