PPA Cary Quarterfinals Highlights

What do you 15 seconds mind on what do you focus on in this matchup knowing you've lost 10 times in this in this meeting? It's and I think of all players Castillo can be the one to To let everything go and focus on what's in front of her because that's exactly what she needs to do is those 10 matches don't matter They they matter in a sense of learning what works and what didn't work But you have to walk into this like the Annalee waters. You played 10 times. It's probably a totally different one. Anyway Just If that's the first point then I'm happy about this It's the physicality that Houdy Castillo has is absolutely incredible, which has been Really her success in my opinion from the singles Rach Wow No, look the other direction from where you to Castillo. Oh juice Castillo oh boy Trip or yeah, it looks like she'd kind of Just tripped a little bit Doesn't look like it was very close to a rolled ankle right there Moving early like that not give those opportunities. We change up some of the bounces on the ball Just incredible. It's it from both sides that There it is Exactly what you talked about get to the net and try to do what Annalee waters is doing against you Oh Just shy on the ATP attempt for you to Castillo and the world's best would not be denied in game one Sarah Taking it kind of more at that higher point is gonna one take the speed away from it a lot quicker But now it's not gonna bounce as high on your opponent's side. Oh My she's there, too Still going oh man And that's a really good example because Castillo had that opportunity to take that approach Almost at her shoulders, but she actually let it drop down to her hips Waters continues her ridiculous pursuit of only surrendering three points Two points in this draw so far eight nothing We've almost seen the same pattern every single time in this too. I Mean Annalee waters with a pickle in game two and all smiles at the end of this one You can see the respect from you to Castillo didn't play bad. No, I thought by any means Not at all side of the court It's just Annalee waters is the next level to Annalee waters through three rounds of play has only surrendered Two points as she moves on to the semi-finals That's against three different opponents, by the way, and she joins us now to talk about it Annalee There was a smiley handshake at the end of this one. What did you Castillo say to you in that exchange? She just said you're a killer But I was laughing because she really broke my ankles on the point before like I was definitely not getting to that balls That's what I was saying to her. But every time we play we have some crazy insane points. She's so quick. Very good player I think some of the points we were having today truly didn't really show with the score But yeah, I really had to to play my best to get through this one Well, that's what we were talking about in the booth here Annalee It's not like you didn't cast you played bad You are just at the next level and so individually motivated in between every single rally How do you even explain that relentless pursuit even up pickle point at match point where it'd be really easy to get complacent Honestly, I've been working on a lot of things in my singles game And I think I'm just really excited to get out here and try some of the stuff So yeah, I'm just kind of motivated to put this stuff to the test I come on the onto the bench on timeouts with my mom and I'm like what we worked on, you know So I'm just I feel like really excited to be playing singles this week, especially with the break from MLP 2 Yeah, what does a semi-final mean to you at this kind of event first major of the new PPA season? It means a lot to me personally, especially because it's here in North Carolina where I'm from But it also means a lot because I'm I'm getting some points for making it to the semi So just trying to get as far as I can because of that reason to outscoring her opponents 66 to 2 at this event and yeah, it's been 828 days now since Annalie Waters has last loss in singles. Please give it up for your world's best Annalie Federico hasn't dropped a game yet at this event Starting in the round of 64 for the deep men field jeez Because even that pickup from Jaume in the middle of that kind of that backhand off the balance He was able to place it behind Fed. I Moving to that ball. He's get his paddle up again ready. Just take it super high jeez This guy can't miss we looking at multiple pickles potentially to start Wow pickle complete dazzling Performance from Federico Staxford who has no interest and lingering around in this heat index Just that ball into Jaume's backhand from Fed was Absolutely incredible for Jaume to still again neutralize that ball and come up with Fed still coming up on top with that's incredible. Oh He's on it Poor Jaume Don't worry, we'll show the rest of grandstand just in a challenge Jaume chips it down the line and the crowd roars chance to tie it and push this to threes Shopping. Yes, it's right back that one point where she was like I should have gone back and she's been going much heavier to that Back inside when KK is approaching and on center Federico Stax through closes it into 1210 and entertaining second game for these two Fed Takes a seat and collapses on his side How much does this guy have left in the tank one MLB title in New York on? Sunday Celebrated it accordingly Sunday and Monday He said he served a start for Sofia But a line tries from Kate Fahey Perfect control for seven it just that redirect down the line on that cross-court ball from Kate Wow close to perfection from Kate Fahey game point Fahey Too much pressure 11-3. I mean Fahey completely unfazed by the new competition He's been on the approach on the board Yeah, there it is Okay, he decided to take the net and Sofia welcomed the target. I think this is a fantastic start to her season Perfect partner to come into the season with to Handled by Fahey and Sofia hangs in for the cross-court winner Point want to get oh, man epic point Match point. Oh Gut punch right there, but great effort nonetheless from Kate Fahey. She deserves it She was strong all the way through 11-3 11-7 in the heat and moving on What does this one mean to you? Yeah, I mean so much. This is for sure my favorite tournament Thank you so much to the crowd. This is my home tournament Living in Charlotte, North Carolina, so I'm so happy to be here and carry You know this tournament's amazing the venue is amazing I'm just really happy to get the win. I was super nervous coming into this match playing Sofia I didn't really know her game and you know, I have nothing but good things to say about her She's an amazing competitor an amazing player. So I'm really happy to get this one Well, it got a little tight there in game to bring us into your mindset when you take a timeout trying to regroup Scorelines getting tighter. What's the what's the process there for you? Yeah I mean just like my coach Ryan reminding me that like I'm playing good points, you know She definitely raised her level there in the end of the second and I wasn't even you know playing badly She just came up with some really really good stuff So I just tried to you know Play one point at a time and try to come come up with the win at the end because I really didn't want to go In this to a third there here in this 100 degree weather. So I'm happy. Yeah, right exactly and Kate We haven't had a chance to chat with you yet since New York obviously emotional win Weekend, excuse me for you guys tight turnaround you get it to at least come home for one night in your own bed But how are you able to just emotionally gather yourself because it takes a lot out of you Yeah, I mean, I'm physically and emotionally exhausted. Honestly, we put everything out there We put everything into that season Congrats to the fives They played amazing, but it was honestly just such an upsetting day on Sunday, you know, it hurts It hurts more than losing as an individual, you know, you feel like you let your team down your organization down So it's it's honestly it was a huge emotional letdown But I'm really happy, you know to get to the finals and but and happy the PPA season is back in in action Awesome Kate congratulations moving on to the semifinals, North Carolina give it up to your star Kate Fahey Especially for a taller player, maybe making him reach a little bit more outside of his strike zone. Yep Wow, Tama in full command opens up the scoring to point Five two exemplifies that he just he creates so much space. He's his shoulders. Well So good Covers the court beautifully. Hey, we're not thrilled with his level yet. I'm going back and watch film on that final to see if he can We had to have She's and managing the power he did What was that like ten balls that just Chris is ripping at him and in so let's just take one and put 50% power and let's just see how that's gonna Couple of times letting that ball bounce on the mob overhead opportunity the Sun condition smart Yeah, great defense from Chris Hayworth there. Yes. Oh My goodness off the court ATP That's the style Chris Hayworth wants to play finals and the major Almost couple of crazy counters again from Taha 91 degrees now and climbing What a drop from Hayward kind of reversing what was working against him I Mean, he just makes the game simple. Yeah, Tama Shimabukuro. Yeah From Tama around the post full extension. No looky Slippery pass and match points Chris Hayworth Had to earn it 11 9 and come back in game 1 11-5 was pushed time and time again Chris Hayworth victorious once again Marching on to the semi-final the first major of the season as we welcome you back to the Veolia pickleball national championships an epic Match though to say the least and Chris Hayworth Tama pushed you further than he ever has in this matchup Where were you feeling the most pressure from him, especially in that tight game one? Yeah in the first game I feel like he was covering everything. I felt like I was hitting my spots well, but he was just covering them So I told myself just to you know, stay with it and keep fighting and it's brutal conditions out here So thank you to everyone for watching. I know you guys are hot also, but yeah, just happy to get through that one Chris you're a little quiet out there But looking at how much expression you had on your body towards the end of that second game. What's actually going through your mind? Yeah, I had a you know, I had a tough summer Honestly, I didn't feel like I performed the way I wanted to so it really just means a lot to me to come out Here and get some wins. I've worked really hard the last couple weeks with my coaches. So yeah, just relief excitement all of that Well, how does this semi-final feel for the confidence now as you start a new PPA season? Yeah, it feels amazing I've had some good wins and doubles too. So I'll be back out here later tonight So yeah, just ready to keep it going Love it Chris Hayworth moving on to the semi-final and his opponents will be determined in the very next match After Johnson in the blue shorts and the baseline Just sure but no way was on it What a return from Hunter Johnson setting himself up to close and pickleball TV starting with Ben and Annalee and mixed Or three Eastern that is Night night from Hunter Johnson perfectly constructed point Wow, Hunter Johnson understands the angle so well not to mention that Heavy to the body of no way cliff pace spin and jamming him up Hunters just sheer forward force is so tough And goes the exact opposite way with the same looking volley Maybe peeky end at the end change side out drop volley perfection from no way cliff a Phenomenal setup from no way to had the opportunity but Hunter is fast right now. Oh Yeah, there it is a little bit of magic from no way cliff Pickle it is for Hunter Johnson points up to the sky 11 1 11 nothing Sarah only surrendering one point to no way cliff who played some of the best brand of pickleball He's played in singles this week, and it's not like he played bad today. It's just that it's the Phenomenal play that we saw from Hunter Johnson. What does it win like that feel like for you? Yeah, I mean geez any any match like that especially against player like no way. I mean, I usually have battles with him Must be my my little kept secret here Gonna be announced pretty soon, but I'm feeling good out here. Thank you Yeah, a little nugget there soft launch. Yeah, thank you for the crowd coming out this guy's sitting in the Sun Thank you. You guys are killing it I'm just trying to stay cool out here in what ways hunter did a Sour taste in your mouth from New York City with the team's loss feel your performance here in a PPA when it's when it's now All up to you. Yeah, you know it's good to be back for PPA. It was really fun being on the shock We had it we fought as a team we stayed together I really wanted to help you know get it over the line for them unfortunately the fives Were the tough the team to beat and we could not get it through, but it was a joy to be in team Happy to be back doing what I do best playing singles, and so just gonna keep rolling and yeah Let's see how this week goes you also have your full support staff on your bench She had your father Jeff and your fanboy Yates cooling you off at the breaks was that actually doing anything or was it all? For show oh no, I mean It's a team effort here. It's it's a hundred and something degrees feels like 120 on the court She must want to say thank you to Chris and Bianca our host this week and her sister She made some cinnamon rolls this morning. I think I'm gonna have to have another cinnamon roll. Yeah, I think something something clicked But yeah, thanks to my parents and Yates for helping me out on the bench really really appreciate it sugar and carbs No bad thing about that hunter Johnson congratulations moving on to the semifinals a place We have seen him many times before Great crowd here in North Carolina these fans were out this morning as early as 9 a.m. Came back for the rest of the action here waters will be our first server of the match Just a nice easy dink cross-court 5 2 1 all teams and players flip ends at 6 every game Built-in timeout whether you want it or not There it is from Fahey Being big in the middle, but not really maybe one of those balls could have gone to Kate I think it just to get that ball changed a little What a move from Kate Fahey Rocks that one around the post University of Michigan tennis standout Moves like an athlete that's why she was able to come on to the scene so quickly. Oh Little bird action queuing Kate to the left believable stuff from Federico Stax rude and Kate Fahey Fahey and Stax rude chance to take a lead His favorite ATP other inside out ball from waters Lob is up and denied just deep but a great battle from Fahey and Stax rude out of the gate rarely For it again, perfect great ball behind John's Hangs on for her counter life on that one Wow, that is such a crazy angle. Yeah first time not chirping Just kidding Known for his on-court antics. What a move from Stax rude Ernie and a beauty great, sir Oh My goodness what a point Lord that that's the shot that decided on And why it's it's I just feel like in those moments what Ben is always looking for is that high ball at his body? He being Ben John's tie game five apiece What I get oh Man, yeah, that takes off for the Ernie and Ailey throws in the lob What a choice what a point six five. I Feel like these last few points from Fahey and Stax already been a little forced to trying to create something where? What has worked is them building the points a little bit setting it up The ball hate also dictate that to though and water so good keeping it down match point here for the world number one. Oh No Cross body attack from Annalie waters and Ben John's and a l-dub They were pushed but ultimately triumphant what you learn about them here today Nicely done by Riley Newman Catherine started that one, but couldn't finish it. She had a look on the counter It ends up on the paddle of Hayden Patrick when and they are dialed here a chance to switch up for And it is the big Celebration here in Cary, North Carolina You said you saw something extra extra has made its way to the 20 by 44. Oh dear Just on skates right now We had the Carolina Hurricanes here last night, and there's a new member of the ice crew game point Big age is just dealing out here. Can't get it away from him he's got the winners to the right to the left and L-o-c-k-e-d-n is what this young man is oh How in the world is that not an ATP being that wide he could have Clocked it into the middle of the court and even on traditional ATPs Riley is normally he backs off Yeah, I mean goes to a point behind him. So that was in the perfect spot for him to go for it Yeah just Absolutely relentless This guy is a boulder coming downhill right now with a big H on it Look at Riley scramble Catherine can't get there though What a rally this one is Catherine's on the ground Absolute delight of this awesome crowd here in North Carolina Look at that almost kicked it and still got a decent on the ball Way to get one boy. What young optimistic Hayden How in the world does he find that forehand before that when he's not sitting over there? Don't look at me I'm looking at you. I don't have an answer for you Great job by Anna Bright of getting him back to neutral 17 nothing locomotive that came through here Assist from the tape Almost a full split in the 360 and then he comes up with that and a roar to go with it. It is on and Anna Bright gets it done a Valiant comeback comes up just short Hayden Patrick Lin and Anna Bright get it done and a second Heartbreaking defeat today for Catherine Parenta lost 18-16 in the third and singles earlier to Kaitlyn Christian and now has a game point to force the third But can't cash and Bright and Patrick Lin are into the semis Hayden Catherine switch to the left in game two. They were able to get a lot of points on you that way How are you guys navigating that change? Yeah, it was a little tricky at first. I mean they played really well I think they started out a little slow and then kind of found their groove But yeah, it's just a big change I think Anna and I had to sit down and kind of think what we're gonna do I don't really know what I'm saying right now. I'm really hot Got it Before this you posted a story saying that you guys were gonna be red Wearing red and it was gonna be a problem for the local community How much was the red a problem for Riley and Catherine today? You know, not just the local community kind of the community everywhere is kind of the goal all the time Thank you so much everyone for tuning out kind of fun to play some evening pickleball here You know, it was a problem at first But once they made that switch it was a really neck-and-neck match You could even argue that they had they had momentum Hayden I were kind of able to fight off a game point and kind of come back there at the end They played really great. I think we could have adjusted a little better But you know, I was thinking in the in change like, okay, maybe they're gonna pull more Maybe they're gonna a lot more than they switch sides and I was like, oh ---- I didn't even think of that so kudos to them for executing a big a big strategy change there and thankfully H and I were able to hold on Hayden how much has your mindset changed from last season going into the beginning of this season? I think quite a bit. I you know Tournament, you know, I keep losing so I need to really lock in. I got my guy here Juan He's coaching me up helping me in the mornings to really warm up and get my body, right? Yeah, and I just really wanted I'm really motivated right now. Well semis bound for you to congratulations date Here we go. Let's play pickleball. Oh boy stayed in there slower pace of play or Yeah, I told you Let's give it let's give it ten points Let's give it ten points to see where it settles if the third is high We're not going to get slow pace of play, but Howell's and Klinger have got to get their level up That'll do Just a disaster of the last seven to eight minutes here 11-3 for betting game and they were not special Solid is all it takes sometimes and that's what it took in game one. Can the five seed get this figured out? We'll see after this Wow, what a pull from Ben and CJ's just begging. Yeah, he is hitting these wild cut drops that just sit there and the the first ball Yeah, also I'm talking about and then the two-hander out of the air Much better rally all around and Klinger was a key part of setting that up Dave You can find it at any moment and when it's not clean You just have to hang in there and hope that contact point gets clean Elite defending we get back to the line now what? That is not gonna get over so he's Slow grinding point like you expected here Adam and we are tied at five Yeah, nicely done So not that you want to lose a rally but maybe it gives that little bit of juice that's been missing game point four And it certainly did here for CJ Klinger and Will Howells we're gonna play three Put a couple more up here and it's the 4-0 dreaded 4-0. I was talking about but in the inverse Wow, what a disaster that is playing some mixed doubles Wants to hear from this group here in Cary, North Carolina and he gets exactly what he wants and not from the straight ahead dink either it was the Forehand from the middle of the court that he was able to Ernie from Ben Johns That is wide and that'll do it the opportunity Was so there for Klinger and Howells But once again down the stretch Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio say Enough and they win it 11-5 in the third more pickleball coming our way right after this. I Love the ponies. They're like the great racehorse American Pharaoh. They get in front and no one gets close to them So here we go in a bright. Let's play pickleball and Clean winner cross-court add a little dirty off the tape, but still but you have to punch him in the mouth at some point. Oh my Flying forward in a little punch Ernie there for Annalee waters Good night six nothing and look out below There's number ten game point So pickle me this they steal souls and Trunk and sleep to it and in rapid fashion less than 13 minutes. They get it done Massive raindrops that somehow don't get to the ground And what a shot through the middle from Anna bright To get this thing going and get it finished. Can they do it quickly? Sleeth is there with ease one of the best movers But rocked back through the middle In the in the rain in the rain in the quarterfinals and in the quarterfinals. Yes, sir. I Shot from Lane Sleeth right there big-time backhand from Alex strong on that point as well Yeah, boomer sooner to made the final of NCAA's in tennis. So this is a talented athlete. Oh Tried to rock it like a Stanley Cup champion on the last one and it caught the tape and With droplets of waters falling from the sky. It is bright and waters that dominate on the court Before the rain will make us all play so Annalee waters will be triple crown hunting tomorrow And a bright into two Semifinals herself and we will have more coverage from the Veolia Pickleball National Championships right after this. Oh Dill took off for the big angle and Tama put it more back towards the center very scrambling until JW Johnson got a hold of it To we run through the middle and freak show Johnson has a new toy Running ATP sets up his partner brilliantly game point off deckle and the rebellion emphatically takes game one 11-3 my oh my this is impressive in a galaxy far far away Got him with the two-way off the bounce and You send it at me once fine. Huh? Get that the heck on out of here now and We've got snowmen flying at lightspeed in the Millennium Falcon. We are tied at eight and there's the ridiculous angle out the other way and Rejoice rebellion Vader has been vanquished 11-3 11-8 and I am most impressed with Thomas Shimabukuro here stepping up JW Johnson has been per his Owner a freak show all summer long We expected that to continue but Tama in a big-time moment was very good, especially down the stretch Adam Really pushed you guys in game two. What were you seeing in their game could capitalize on tonight? Yeah, I think first game we just started off hot and we played our game first game second game They started out hot and the roles switched and we just try to change the strategy a little bit and just be a little More patient just sit on counters Jada you made the call to team up with Tama. What went into the decision there? Yeah, obviously, he's very tricky very good and pretty young so he can only get better So I'm super excited to be teaming up with him Tama. What has it been like for you teaming up with such a veteran player? Yeah, I mean his hands are insane and I'm not used to the right so I couldn't ask for a better left-side guy to start The right with well, congratulations you guys you're in to the 70s Dave back to you fun to see how they do Tomorrow one more to go and it is a beauty and through the middle. She's done it since the calendar turned over just relentless pressure from Sophia and seven again with just a little extra mph is Checks back into heartbreak hotel What a rough day. She's had another game point that doesn't go her way and seven and Catherine Parenteau are gonna have to overcome that Rachel Rohrbacher Paris Todd pull it out twelve to ten That's really nice from Catherine as Rachel then took it all the way across to Catherine, but she was up to the challenge What a dig from Sophia, but then gets out of position Catherine's there. We're still going Look at this masterpiece Rachel Rohrbacher Finds the middle once again, and that's why we love women's doubles right there What a rally from all four women on the court Side out can't get it done. You saw chief Meteorologist JC was on the screen before that or ten match point Another one down the line Adam the count of clean winners off the bounce is absurd And these aren't full ripped. No, it's not school zone like you like to say but somewhere in between the two Match point Second serve can't find the court there another try here Well, sometimes mother nature has a sense of humor here and she and the pickleball gods Almost had it right but a nice save in the middle from seven there and they are going to have to finish this match whether it's three rallies or a Wild comeback Fortunately here at Cary Tennis Park. We do have indoor courts because These peculiar raindrops have now figured out a way to get all the way to the ground in this court is going to be Unplayable for multiple hours now, so we are done here on pickleball TV We do not have cameras to bring you the finish so check that out on the socials