Pickleball’s Biggest Stars Clash: The CIBC Texas Open 2025, a key stop on the Carvana PPA Tour, is set to take place at the Courts of McKinney for the first time. With over 1,300 players competing for 1,000 PPA points, the event promises exhilarating matches across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Here’s a look at the top storylines heading into the tournament.
Can Anna Leigh Waters Secure Another Triple Crown?
After dominating in Cape Coral, Anna Leigh Waters (1) looks to replicate her Triple Crown performance in Texas. However, her only singles loss in 2024 came at the Texas Open to Salome Devidze (6)—could history repeat itself?
- Zoey Chao Yi Wang (8) is a rising threat, having reached her first singles semifinal in Cape Coral, but she’s in Waters’ quarter.
- Kate Fahey (4), the Cape Coral bronze medalist, is positioned for a deep run on the opposite side of the draw.
- Lea Jansen (5) is back in form and looking to build on her runner-up finish in Cape Coral.
- Catherine Parenteau has once again opted out of singles competition.
Defending Medalists (2024 Texas Open): Lea Jansen, Salome Devidze, Catherine Parenteau
Men’s Singles: Who Will Step Up?
- Ben Johns (2) won his first 2025 singles title in Mesa but was upset in Cape Coral by teenager J. Lucian Goins, who went on to claim bronze.
- Federico Staksrud (1) is still searching for his first Championship Sunday appearance since the Masters in January.
- Christian Alshon (7), fresh off his first PPA singles gold in Cape Coral, is in Johns’ quarter—can he win two in a row?
- Jaume Martinez Vich (6), who came close to winning gold in Cape Coral, looks to finally break through.
Defending Medalists (2024 Texas Open): Ben Johns, Chris Haworth, Federico Staksrud
Mixed Doubles: Johnson Siblings Reunite
- Jorja Johnson & JW Johnson (2) are back together after competing with different partners in Cape Coral.
- Ben Johns & Gabe Tardio (1) took silver in Mesa—can they upgrade to gold?
- Phoenix Flames MLP duo Jack Sock & Eugenie Bouchard are teaming up as the 24th seed—a pair to watch.
- Martin Emmrich & Eva Radzikowska (37) continue their underdog story after a strong Cape Coral quarterfinal run.
- Tuionetoa & Staksrud (6), both elite talents, reunite for the first time since June 2023.
Defending Medalists (2024 Texas Open): Anna Leigh Waters/Ben Johns, Jorja Johnson/JW Johnson, Anna Bright/Tyson McGuffin
Women’s Doubles: Can Anyone Stop Waters and Parenteau?
- Anna Leigh Waters & Catherine Parenteau (1) survived a scare in Cape Coral, saving multiple game points before winning the final in three.
- Anna Bright & Rachel Rohrabacher (2) are eager for revenge.
- Tyra Hurricane Black & Parris Todd (3) are strong contenders for a podium finish.
- Tina Pisnik & Kate Fahey (8) are a rising team looking for a signature win—could it happen in Texas?
Defending Medalists (2024 Texas Open): Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau, Anna Bright/Rachel Rohrabacher, Jorja Johnson/Tyra Hurricane Black
Men’s Doubles: A Stacked Field
- Andrei Daescu aims for his fourth consecutive PPA men’s doubles title, this time partnering with Dylan Frazier (3).
- Cape Coral silver medalists Christian Alshon & Federico Staksrud (1) are looking to bounce back from their one-sided loss in the finals.
- Lefty-righty duo Julian Arnold & Hayden Patriquin (4) could make a deep run.
- JW Johnson & CJ Klinger (7) narrowly lost an 80-minute semifinal thriller in Cape Coral to Ben Johns & Andrei Daescu—are they the most dangerous No. 7 seed in PPA history?
Defending Medalists (2024 Texas Open): Dylan Frazier/JW Johnson, Matt Wright/Dekel Bar, Jaume Martinez Vich/Tyson McGuffin
New Venue, Huge Stakes and National Broadcasts
- The Courts of McKinney will host the CIBC Texas Open for the first time, replacing Rockwall.
- 1,000 PPA Tour points are on the line for champions.
- PickleballTV, along with FS1 and FS2, will provide live coverage throughout the weekend.
- Tournament follows a traditional format:
- Thursday – Singles
- Friday – Mixed Doubles
- Saturday – Men’s & Women’s Doubles
- Sunday – Championship Matches
News in Brief: Pickleball’s Biggest Stars Clash
The CIBC Texas Open 2025, hosted at Courts of McKinney, brings over 1,300 players into competition. Anna Leigh Waters, the top-ranked women’s player, seeks another Triple Crown, while Ben Johns and Federico Staksrud look to solidify their dominance in men’s singles. The Johnson siblings reunite in mixed doubles, and Daescu goes for his fourth straight men’s doubles title. Coverage will be available on PickleballTV, FS1, and FS2
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