2025 VEOLIA PPA Cape Coral Open Kicks Off: The PPA Tour returns to action with the VEOLIA PPA Cape Coral Open Presented by Proton, marking its first visit to the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center. This tournament, which will take place from March 5 to March 9, promises to be packed with excitement and competition, featuring 1,000 PPA points for the winners in each event.
The tournament will follow a traditional draw format:
- Wednesday: Qualifiers
- Thursday: Singles
- Friday: Mixed Doubles
- Saturday: Gender Doubles
- Sunday: Championship Sunday
Players will need to keep an eye on the weather as Championship Sunday may see some rain, while wind speeds are expected to reach double digits, particularly on Thursday (up to 17 mph), Saturday, and Sunday. These factors could impact gameplay throughout the event.
Key Storylines to Watch
Several key players and matchups are generating buzz heading into the tournament:
- Anna Leigh Waters, who hasn’t lost a singles match since May 31, 2024, is a strong favorite to maintain her winning streak.
- Genie Bouchard (seeded 10) and Parris Todd (seeded 5) are both playing well, and a potential Round of 16 matchup between them is highly anticipated.
- Callie Smith will be playing singles, facing a qualifier before meeting Kate Fahey in her first match.
- Ben Johns, fresh off a win in Mesa, is back in singles and will look to extend his streak. Can he make it back-to-back titles?
- Eric Oncins, underseeded due to a lack of PPA events, could surprise many in singles, possibly challenging Hunter Johnson in a thrilling three-game match.
Intriguing Men’s and Women’s Singles Matchups
The men’s singles bracket features some exciting potential clashes, with James Ignatowich facing Wyatt Stone in the Round of 32, setting up a potential encounter with Ben Johns. On the women’s side, Zane Ford, a rising star, could face Tyson McGuffin in the Round of 16, while Jack Sock and Quang Duong might meet in another exciting Round of 16 showdown.
Mixed Doubles: Highly Competitive Field
Mixed doubles will be highly competitive, with Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns looking to bounce back from an upset at the PPA Mesa Cup, while Victoria Di Muzio teams up with Quang Duong in a new partnership. Other notable pairings include Anna Bright with JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson partnering with Hayden Patriquin.
In a Round of 64 match, Tammy Emmrich and Daniel De La Rosa will face off against Genie Erokhina and Yates Johnson in a highly anticipated matchup.
Women’s and Men’s Doubles Highlights
In women’s doubles, the dynamic duo of Catherine Parenteau and Anna Leigh Waters is expected to dominate, with their competition coming from Rachel and Anna. Callie Smith teams up with Victoria Di Muzio, creating a new partnership to watch. The Layne Sleeth and Kaitlyn Christian pairing, ranked 17th, is also worth keeping an eye on.
In men’s doubles, Ben Johns teams up with Andrei Daescu after some team changes, and Christian Alshon partners with Federico Staksrud for the first time. Potential fireworks await with a Round of 16 matchup between Matt Wright and Zane Navratil vs. Riley Newman and Dylan Frazier.
Championship Contenders in Doubles
Hayden Patriquin and Gabe Tardio, both teammates with the St. Louis Shock, will aim to make it out of their bracket, but CJ Klinger and JW Johnson could provide a tough challenge in the quarters.
Conclusion: High Stakes and Competitive Action
The VEOLIA PPA Cape Coral Open Presented by Proton is shaping up to be an exciting tournament with plenty of thrilling matchups. Whether it’s singles, doubles, or mixed doubles, the action is sure to be intense, with some of the top players aiming for victory and significant PPA points.
News in Brief: 2025 VEOLIA PPA Cape Coral Open Kicks Off
The VEOLIA PPA Cape Coral Open Presented by Proton returns to the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center from March 5 to March 9. Players will compete for 1,000 PPA points in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. The weather may pose challenges, with wind and possible rain on Championship Sunday.
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