Kate Fahey Clinches First 2025 Pickleball Title: Kate Fahey closed Championship Sunday at the Veolia North Carolina Open with a 4-11, 11-9, 11-6 win over No. 6 seed Parris Todd. The comeback victory gave Fahey her first title of the 2025 season and marked a special moment in her new home of Charlotte, NC.
Todd Starts Strong, Fahey Struggles
Parris Todd dominated the first game with powerful passing shots. Fahey found it hard to get to the kitchen line and lost the opener 4-11. Todd stayed sharp early in Game 2, jumping out to a 9-5 lead as Fahey continued to search for rhythm.
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Momentum Shifts with Six-Point Run
Just when it looked like Todd might sweep, Fahey responded. She went on a six-point run to take Game 2, 11-9. That comeback gave her confidence.
In the deciding game, Fahey raced to a 9-1 lead by hitting sharp drives and landing clean volleys near the net. Todd narrowed the gap to 6-9, but Fahey stayed calm and closed out the match.
Fahey Praises Todd and Home Crowd
After the win, Fahey gave credit to Todd for her strong play.
“Parris is an incredible player. I always have a lot of trouble playing her. She’s also an amazing competitor, so even when I was up big in the third, I knew that she was fully capable of coming back.” – (Fahey)
She also thanked the crowd in Charlotte, where she recently moved.
“I’ve honestly never had a home crowd like this. I don’t think I would have gotten through that match without them. I have a lot of family here—my mom, my dad, my uncle, and my fiancée—so it means everything to have my family with me and now my new family in North Carolina.” – (Fahey)
A Special Win at Home
This win was more than just a trophy for Fahey. It was her first title of the year and her first major win in front of a hometown crowd. The support from fans and family gave her an emotional boost. With this strong performance, Fahey may now carry momentum into future events.
News in Brief: Kate Fahey Clinches First 2025 Pickleball Title
Kate Fahey won the women’s singles title at the Veolia North Carolina Open with a 4-11, 11-9, 11-6 comeback over Parris Todd. The Charlotte-based player credited her family and local crowd for helping her fight back and earn her first championship of the 2025 season.
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