Dasha Kovalova’s repeat win at PWBA Louisville Open vaults her into Player of the Year race

Ukraine’s Dasha Kovalova won the 2021 PWBA Louisville Open on Saturday to become the first player since 2017 to successfully defend a title. More importantly, the 26-year-old right-hander vaulted herself into the Player of the Year race with her second title of the year – she won the Twin Cities open back in April. The only other 2-time winners on the 2021 PWBA Tour are rookie Stephanie Zavala and USBC Queens champion Julia Bond. Kovalova memorably won the 2019 Louisville Open&nbs...