St. Louis Duo Shocks League with Women's Doubles Victory

In a stunning upset, St. Louis's Anna Bright and Kate Fahey defeated the previously undefeated duo of Anna Leigh Waters and Jorja Johnson in the women's doubles final. This victory not only ended Waters and Johnson's winning streak but also propelled St. Louis to the top of the league standings. With 15 consecutive wins, Bright and Fahey have become a formidable force, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the season. Their performance has raised anticipation for a potential rematch against Waters and Johnson at the season-ending event in Orlando.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 14, 2026, 19:46 IST

St. Louis Team Ends Winning Streak

Anna Leigh Waters and Jorja Johnson had maintained an unbeaten record in women's doubles throughout the season until they faced off against St. Louis's Anna Bright and Kate Fahey in the mid-season tournament final held in Grand Rapids. This match marked a significant turning point, as Bright and Fahey not only ended the duo's winning streak but also emerged as one of the league's most compelling stories. Their victory is underscored by impressive statistics; St. Louis has now achieved 15 consecutive wins, defeating nearly every top contender in the league, including teams from New Jersey, Los Angeles, Columbus, Palm Beach, Orlando, and Texas.

Bright and Fahey's decisive 11-6 victory over Waters and Johnson showcased their dominance throughout the match. The timing of this win is particularly crucial, as it propelled St. Louis to the top of the standings, now tied with New Jersey at 93 points. This sets the stage for an exhilarating conclusion to the season, with the possibility of a rematch between Bright and Fahey and Waters and Johnson at the season finale in Orlando. For St. Louis, which heavily relies on its women's doubles team, this victory provides the momentum they desperately needed, as Bright and Fahey have become the solution to a matchup that had stumped the league all year.