Jack Sock’s Withdrawal from Atlanta Pickleball Championships: The 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein began on Tuesday at Life Time Peachtree Corners. However, the tournament took an unexpected turn before the first serve when Jack Sock withdrew from all three events due to an ankle injury.
Sock was originally set to play in men’s singles, men’s doubles with Eric Roddy, and mixed doubles with Genie Bouchard, his teammate on the Phoenix Flames. His withdrawal was confirmed on Monday.
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Big Change Before the Start
With Sock now out, Thomas Provost was moved into the men’s singles draw. He will take over the No. 10 seed spot. Thomas Provost, listed as a lucky loser, will now face No. 52 seed Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez in the first round of the men’s singles event. This unexpected change comes just as the tournament begins and affects multiple events in the competition.
What This Means
Sock’s ankle injury forces a shuffle in the brackets. His absence affects not only singles but also his planned partnerships in doubles and mixed doubles play. Eric Roddy and Genie Bouchard will now have to adjust to new pairings or possibly drop out if replacements are not found.
The change could affect the outcomes in all three events where Sock was expected to be a strong competitor. Fans will now turn their attention to Thomas Provost, who gets a rare chance to play as a top-10 seed despite originally being out of the draw. More updates are expected as matches begin and organizers work through the changes.
News in Brief: Jack Sock’s Withdrawal from Atlanta Pickleball Championships
Jack Sock withdrew from the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships due to an ankle injury. Thomas Provost will replace him in the men’s singles draw and play Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez. Sock was also set to play men’s doubles and mixed doubles, impacting several teams as the tournament starts Tuesday.
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