3 Reasons to Watch: PPA Tour’s CIBC Finals
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Dec 03 2024
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The PPA Tour’s CIBC Finals kicks off this Wednesday at San Clemente’s Life Time Fitness.
The event features only the top points earners of 2024, meaning we're about to watch the year's literal best players battle it out in what will surely be one of the highest-energy events of the year.
With players separated into two pools per division, every match counts, and the margin for error is razor-thin.
Here’s why you should watch:
1. The Rivalry: Staksrud vs. Johns in Men’s Singles
Federico Staksrud has been the most consistent player on tour this year, but there’s one obstacle he hasn’t overcome: Ben Johns.
They’ve faced off five times on Championship Sunday, with Johns winning every match. If both dominate their pools, Sunday could bring the ultimate rematch—and perhaps Staksrud’s redemption.
Key pool match: Watch Johns take on rising star Connor Garnett, who’s been a dark horse all season.
2. Women’s Doubles: Can Bright and Rohrabacher Shine Again?
Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher have emerged as a true force in the women’s game, taking down heavyweights Waters and Parenteau earlier this year.
Will they recreate that magic, or will ALW and CP solidify their dominance? With new partnerships in the mix, including Tyra Black and Allyce Jones, every game will be a chess match on the court.
Key pool match: Bright/Rohrabacher vs. Black/Jones—sure to be a classic battle of strategy and grit.
3. Mixed Doubles Fireworks: The Johnsons vs. Waters/Johns
Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns, pickleball’s power duo, have a bullseye on their backs. But the Johnson siblings, JW and Jorja, are coming off a red-hot Major League Pickleball victory.
With pool play determining the semis, their early clash could preview a championship showdown.
Key pool match: Waters/Johns vs. Parenteau/Alshon—an electrifying matchup with championship implications.
How to Watch and Buy Tickets
The CIBC Finals run Wednesday through Sunday, starting daily at 10 a.m. Pacific. Matches air on Pickleball TV (available on Prime Video), the Tennis Channel, and ESPN2.
Prefer the live energy? Tickets are still available. Don’t wait—San Clemente’s courtside vibes are unmatched.
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