Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships Women’s Draw: Dave Fleming hosted the Draw Reveal Show for the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships, where he introduced the women’s singles draw. The tournament takes place in Atlanta and is part of the 2025 Carvana PPA Tour. Top players like Anna Leigh Waters and Kate Fahey are among the favorites. Fleming also discussed players to watch and key matchups ahead of the event.
Top Contenders and Early Highlights
Anna Leigh Waters remains undefeated in singles this year. She is the top seed in the draw. On the opposite side of the bracket is Kate Fahey, the second seed. Kate Fahey recently moved to North Carolina and made headlines by winning the North Carolina tournament after beating Parris Todd in a strong comeback.
“You want to talk about a fiery competitor. Kate Fahey moved to North Carolina, played the North Carolina event, and she won it with a stirring comeback in singles, came back to beat Paris Todd.” – (Fleming)
Her path to the final includes matches against Ava Ignatowich, Lea Jansen, and Kaitlyn Christian. Lea Jansen has been in top form in 2025. Kaitlyn Christian, once dominant, is looking to return to that level.
Anna Leigh Waters Faces a Tough Draw
Anna Leigh Waters is the favorite, but her draw includes strong players. One of the most exciting early matchups is with Jorja Johnson. Johnson is known for her aggressive play and is having a great year.
“But look here who’s lurking. Georgia freaking Jorja Johnson. That’s right. She’s wrecking everything in her path this year.” – (Fleming)
Other names in the top half include Brooke Buckner, who was once the number two seed, and Victoria DiMuzio, who is eager to prove herself. Mary Brascia, ranked tenth, is trying out a new paddle. Salome Devidze is the only player who beat Anna Leigh Waters last year and is seeded eighth. Dominique Schaefer, seeded twelfth, is another strong player in this section.
Exciting Early Matchups and Notable Players
Dave Fleming pointed out an early match between Liz Truluck (seed 19) and Meghan Dizon (seed 46). Meghan Dizon plays for the New Jersey Fives in Major League Pickleball. Her singles reps are key, especially for the Dream Breaker format.
“I always like to find these interesting early round matchups. We got Liz Truluck, the 19 versus Meghan Dizon, jumping in to play some singles, the 46 seed. She’s a member of the New Jersey Fives with Major League Pickle Ball now. So those reps are important because that is a team that thrives on the Dream Breaker.” – (Fleming)
Lea Jansen, the 15th seed, is getting married on May 10 and will play right after her wedding.
“Lea Jansen is a terrific player, the 15 seed. She’s actually getting married on May 10 and then jumping into the tournament. Congrats to her.” – (Fleming)
Parris Todd, the fourth seed, has been in great form all year. Samantha Parker, now with the Orlando Squeeze, will take on veteran Allyce Jones. That match is expected to be competitive.
“Another very fun early round match. Samantha Parker jumped into the Orlando Squeeze MLP team and has held up very well. She’ll play the veteran, the scrappy Elise Jones. That’ll be a fun match to watch.” – (Fleming)
Players with Something to Prove
Genie Bouchard, ranked 11th, wants to repeat her strong showing from earlier this year when she beat Brooke Buckner.
“Genie Bouchard’s the 11 seed, looking to do something again. She was great in the slam earlier in the year. Beat Brooke Buckner. Can she find some magic?” – (Fleming)
Chao “Zoey” Yi Wang, seeded ninth, is known to be a tricky opponent. Catherine Parenteau is seeded seventh and has not won a singles title since last year. There’s a lot of interest in whether she can make a deep run in this tournament.
“Look where Catherine Parenteau is now in singles all the way down to the seven seed. Hasn’t played a ton. Did not win a tournament last year or in 2025. Is this the event where everything goes her way? We’ll find out.” – (Fleming)
Kaitlyn Christian, seeded third, rounds out the bottom of the draw and could face Kate Fahey in the semifinals.
What’s Next
The 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships are expected to deliver high-intensity matches and possible upsets. Fans will be watching closely to see if Anna Leigh Waters can stay undefeated or if challengers like Kate Fahey, Jorja Johnson, or Parris Todd can shake things up. The outcomes of these matches will affect rankings and future matchups in the 2025 PPA Tour.
News in Brief: Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships Women’s Draw
The women’s singles draw for the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships has been announced. Top seed Anna Leigh Waters aims to stay unbeaten. Key challengers include Kate Fahey, Jorja Johnson, and Parris Todd. The tournament promises high-level play and exciting early-round matches. Fans can expect thrilling action all weekend.