DRAW REVEAL: VULCAN KANSAS CITY OPEN PRESENTED BY CHICKEN N PICKLE
| August 21, 2023
The Vulcan Kansas City Open presented by Chicken n Pickle kicks off tomorrow and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the excitement!
As players gear up for intense battles on the court, we invite you to join in the thrill and share your result predictions on social media. To tune into all the action, see the full broadcast schedule and visit PPA TV on Youtube. Tournament results, updates, and news are made in real-time via the PPA Tour Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts, so follow us there to stay in the loop!
Men’s Singles:
- Off court fitness will be the story, with the heat expected to be triple digits on Thursday.
- Is Jaume Martinez Vich ready to make another run?
- WATCH OUT FOR: Garnett and Alshon: can one of these 2 grab not only a spot on the podium but a title?
Women’s Singles:
- AL Waters is back and will be looking for revenge after losing to Hurricane Tyra Black in Cali.
- Will Mary Brascia grab a spot on the podium?
- WATCH OUT FOR: Catherine Parenteau – 8 weeks off, triple crown winner, and full of confidence.
Mixed Doubles:
- JW and Jorja Johnson return and are a very tough out, including the only W over ALW/Ben in ‘23.
- Interesting partnerships: Jones/Devilliers, Dizon/Arnold, Jansen/Patriquin, Smith/Bar
- WATCH OUT FOR: Vivienne David is back after battling illness to play with usual partner Thomas Wilson.
Men’s Doubles:
- JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier looking to win yet again as the 2 seed (and Dylan has extra motivation playing closer to home).
- Matt Wright and Ben Johns last played together at the Masters in November of ’21.
- Wichita resident Jay Devilliers playing with Dekel Bar – how will team TALL fare?
- Julian gets the call with Riley – can Andiamo help Riley grab gold?
- WATCH OUT FOR: Red hot Pat Smith is paired with Thomas Wilson, can they do damage?
Women’s Doubles:
- CP is back with ALW – they are undefeated as a dynamic duo.
- Anna Bright is paired with the powerful Meghan Dizon.
- WATCH OUT FOR: Lucy Kovalova – can the Wichita, Kansas resident get back to Sunday with Callie Smith?
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Wow! Some very interesting changes in doubles partners. Julian Arnold leaves gf Lauren Stratman. Is the romance gone? Anna Bright teams up with main squeeze, James Ignatowich to preserve their off-court relationship. ALW goes back to Catherine Parenteau. Was the partnership with Anna Bright just temporary while Catherine was on hiatus? Or, did ALW want to go back to playing exclusively on the left? And then, Riley Newman gives Julian Arnold a second chance after Riley and two-tournament teammate AJ Koller implode in TOC finals against Tyson McGuffin and Big Poppa Jimmy. So much drama! Gotta LOVE it!!