
3 things to watch for on Thursday at PPA Lakeland
The Veolia Lakeland Open presented by Six Zero continues Thursday with the mixed doubles competition, which will be played through the quarterfinal rounds.
Click here to see the draws, and find this week’s broadcast schedule below:
Now, let’s get into what to watch for.
- After withdrawing from just singles competition on Wednesday, Jaume Martinez Vich has now pulled out of all events in Lakeland due to a back injury. He and Meghan Dizon were set to be the No. 14 seeds in mixed doubles, so now No. 53 seeds Ashley Griffith/John Cincola will get free entry into the Round of 32 and await the winner of Allyce Jones/AJ Koller versus Victoria DiMuzio/Yates Johnson.
- Thursday will also see Anna Bright/Eric Oncins take the court together for the very first time on the PPA Tour. This has the makings of a strong pairing for a multitude of reasons, but mostly because Bright is easily a top 3 female player and the hyperathletic Oncins continues to establish himself as a top left-side male. Oncins, in particular, should enter Thursday with lots of confidence after beating Chris Haworth in singles on Wednesday en route to a Round of 16 finish. Bright/Oncins will be a tough out as the No. 4 seeds.
- And finally, the pairings of Tina Pisnik/Tyson McGuffin and Lea Jansen/Max Freean could face off for the second time in three tournaments. They squared off last month in Las Vegas, where Jansen/Freeman prevailed in three games. We could see a repeat of this matchup in the Round of 32 on Thursday if both teams win their opening contests. Jansen, who advanced to the women’s singles semifinals with a win over Kate Fahey in Wednesday’s final match, will look to carry the momentum from that win into mixed and continue her stellar play in the Sunshine State.
Live broadcast coverage from Beerman Family Tennis Center begins at 11am ET on Pickleballtv.
Related articles

Mojo Energy Pouches Virginia Beach Open: Everything you need to know
With several star players heading overseas, a big opportunity awaits for other players to claim a title.
3 hours ago
-Pickleball.com Staff

Virginia Beach features wide open draws
No Anna Leigh Waters and no Ben Johns means it is anyone’s tournament to make a mark.
1 day ago
-Jim Kloss

Anna Leigh Waters' most iconic on-court looks
From vintage FILA fits to iconic Nike gear, she has served up plenty of memorable styles throughout her career.
1 day ago
-Victoria Radnothy

Beyond the court: The moments that shaped Anna Leigh Waters' journey to 200 titles
From welcoming Archer into her life to walking the red carpet at the ESPYs, she has accomplished so much at such a young age.
1 day ago
-Victoria Radnothy