The Veolia Cape Coral Open 2025, presented by Proton, is set to take place from March 5-9, 2025, at the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center in Cape Coral, Florida. The event will feature top pickleball professionals competing in men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, with several new and intriguing partnerships making headlines.
Men’s Doubles: Unfamiliar Partnerships Add Excitement
The men’s doubles draw brings some unexpected pairings, making it one of the most anticipated events of the tournament.
- Ben Johns and Andrei Daescu enter as the #1 seed. Both players traditionally dominate the left side, meaning Daescu will likely shift to the right.
- The #2 seed features a fresh pairing—Christian Alshon and Federico Staksrud—who could be a serious title contender. Alshon’s aggressive right-side play is expected to complement Staksrud’s consistent performance.
- Hayden Patriquin and Gabe Tardio, the #3 seed, face a challenging path with a potential clash against #6 JW Johnson and CJ Klinger early on.
Other intriguing matchups include:
- #5 Riley Newman and Dylan Frazier vs. #9 Matt Wright and Zane Navratil—a must-watch battle in the round of 16.
- #7 Collin Johns and Noe Khlif take on #11 Connor Garnett and James Ignatowich in what promises to be an exciting showdown.
Women’s Doubles: Waters and Parenteau Lead the Pack
The women’s doubles field looks familiar, with the top two teams expected to dominate.
- Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau (#1 seed) are favorites to reach the final, where they could face #2 Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher in yet another high-profile clash.
- Jorja Johnson and Parris Todd (#4 seed) could be a potential disruptor, though Todd is expected to take the left-side role, which may not be the best fit.
- A round-of-16 matchup between #5 Lea Jansen and Lucy Kovalova vs. #11 Callie Smith and Victoria DiMuzio is one to watch.
Mixed Doubles: A Shake-Up in the Brackets
The mixed doubles bracket features several new teams, making it a highly unpredictable event.
- Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns are the #1 seed but are coming off a rare loss in Mesa.
- The #2 seed Anna Bright and JW Johnson is a fresh pairing that could pose a challenge.
- Catherine Parenteau and Christian Alshon are seeded #3 and looking to make a deep run.
- Jorja Johnson and Hayden Patriquin (#4 seed) have a favorable draw and should reach the semifinals.
A notable early-round battle will feature #7 Gabe Tardio and Jessie Irvine taking on #32 CJ Klinger and Mari Humberg. Another team to watch is #13 Tyra Black and Augie Ge, who have played well together in past events.
Men’s Singles: Ben Johns Aims for Another Title
The men’s singles field is stacked, with Ben Johns as the #1 seed after his gold medal win in Mesa.
- Federico Staksrud is absent, leaving Connor Garnett as the #2 seed.
- #3 Hunter Johnson could face Johns in the semifinals.
- Key round-of-16 matchups include:
- #8 Dylan Frazier vs. #10 Michael Loyd
- #5 Quang Duong vs. #9 Jack Sock
- #15 Noe Khlif vs. Hunter Johnson—Khlif is widely considered under-seeded and could pull off an upset.
A sleeper pick in this event is #16 Zane Ford, who is expected to break through with a strong showing.
Women’s Singles: Waters Looks to Bounce Back
The women’s singles draw is led by Anna Leigh Waters (#1 seed), who, despite not playing at her best in Mesa, still secured the title.
- #2 Kaitlyn Christian and #3 Brooke Buckner are expected to meet in the semifinals, but Buckner first needs to overcome #8 Zoey Wang in a tough quarterfinal matchup.
- A key quarterfinal clash is #4 Kate Fahey vs. #7 Salome Devidze, as Devidze’s strong baseline game could create problems for Fahey.
- Parris Todd (#5) and Lea Jansen (#6) round out the top contenders, though Jansen has struggled in singles recently.
Anticipation Builds for an Exciting Tournament
With new partnerships, rising talent, and top-ranked players all competing, the Veolia Cape Coral Open is set to be one of the most exciting pickleball events of the year. Fans can expect intense matchups and battles throughout the tournament.
News in Brief: Veolia Cape Coral Open 2025
The Veolia Cape Coral Open, presented by Proton, runs from March 5-9, 2025, at Lake Kennedy Racquet Center, Florida. With top players and fresh partnerships in men’s, women’s, and mixed divisions, the event promises thrilling action. Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, and other stars will headline the highly anticipated competition.
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