2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open Mixed Doubles Recap: Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters proved why they remain the top-ranked mixed doubles team in pickleball, claiming gold at the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open after a thrilling five-game battle against JW Johnson and Anna Bright.
After a rare loss at the Mesa Cup, the duo stormed back to form in Cape Coral, overcoming a tough field to secure the championship victory.
Dominant Run Back to the Finals
The No. 1-seeded pair of Waters & Johns powered through the draw, defeating Jorja Johnson & Hayden Patriquin in the semifinals. The matchup was notable as Jorja and JW Johnson—normally partners—chose to split up for this event, both reaching the semis with new Florida-based teammates.
Meanwhile, JW Johnson & Anna Bright dominated on the bottom half of the bracket, advancing to the finals with ease and setting up an epic showdown.
A Five-Game Battle for Gold
The final lived up to the hype, delivering what many considered the match of the tournament. Both teams traded momentum throughout the five-game war, but in the end, Johns & Waters pulled through with a final score of (4), 11, 7, (7), 5.
Johnson & Bright pushed the top-seeded pair to the brink, proving they are serious contenders moving forward.
Alshon & Parenteau Secure Bronze
The bronze medal match saw Christian Alshon & Catherine Parenteau finish strong, giving Alshon an impressive all-around weekend, earning gold (men’s singles), silver (men’s doubles), and bronze (mixed doubles).
Gold: Ben Johns & Anna Leigh Waters
Silver: JW Johnson & Anna Bright
Bronze: Christian Alshon & Catherine Parenteau
With their latest win, Waters & Johns reaffirm their dominance, showing that even after a setback, they remain the team to beat in mixed doubles.
News in Brief: 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open Mixed Doubles Recap
At the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open, Ben Johns & Anna Leigh Waters reclaimed their mixed doubles dominance, outlasting JW Johnson & Anna Bright in a five-game final. Christian Alshon & Catherine Parenteau took bronze, giving Alshon a triple-medal weekend. The event showcased elite competition at Cape Coral’s new premier pickleball venue.
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