Anna Leigh Waters Clinches Her 48th Title: Anna Leigh Waters continued her dominance on the PPA Tour, capturing the women’s pro singles title at the 2025 CIBC Texas Open in McKinney, Texas. Waters defeated No. 4 seed Kate Fahey in the final, securing her 48th professional singles title with an 11-4, 15-13 victory.
The tournament featured one of the largest women’s singles qualifying draws of the season, with 18 players competing for a spot in the main event. Julia Ronney, a former Division I tennis standout from St. Mary’s College, emerged as the top qualifier. She upset Lauren Humberg and Lacy Schneemann before falling to Zoey Chao Yi Wang in the round of 16.
Waters Rolls Through the Draw
After an expected start to the tournament, Waters dominated No. 8 Wang in the quarterfinals with a commanding 11-1, 11-0 victory. The match featured a moment of concern when Waters tripped over the side walls, which were set too close to the court. The PPA Tour is expected to make adjustments before her next appearance on the same court.
Elsewhere in the quarterfinals, No. 3 Lea Jansen showcased her skills by defeating Jorja Johnson and Brooke Buckner before falling to Waters in the semifinals. On the lower half of the draw, Salome Devidze made a strong impression, defeating No. 2 seed Kaitlyn Christian 11-8, 11-1 in the quarterfinals. However, Devidze’s run ended in the semifinals against Kate Fahey, who advanced to the championship match.
Hard-Fought Final
The highly anticipated final featured a rematch between Waters and Fahey, their first meeting since the 2024 World Championship final in Dallas. Waters took control early, winning the first game 11-4. In the second game, Fahey displayed tenacity, pushing Waters to the limit before ultimately falling 15-13.
With this victory, Waters remains the dominant force in women’s singles pickleball, while Fahey’s strong performance signals potential future challenges at the top level.
Final Results
Gold: Anna Leigh Waters
Silver: Kate Fahey
Bronze: Lea Jansen
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters Clinches Her 48th Title
Anna Leigh Waters won the 2025 CIBC Texas Open women’s singles title in McKinney, Texas, defeating Kate Fahey 11-4, 15-13 in the final. The event featured a deep qualifying draw, with Julia Ronney making an impact. Lea Jansen took bronze, while Waters secured her 48th professional singles title.
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