Zane Navratil Stuns Gabe Joseph: Zane Navratil moved into the men’s singles Round of 32 at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships after defeating Gabe Joseph in straight games, 11-8, 11-6, on Tuesday at Life Time Peachtree Corners. Navratil, seeded No. 49, pulled off the win against No. 14 seed Gabe Joseph.
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Navratil Beats Higher Seed in Two Games
While the result looks like a big upset, Zane Navratil’s lower seed does not reflect his actual level of play. He only enters singles events in major tournaments, like Cups and Slams, which limits his singles ranking.
Despite that, he controlled the match from start to finish, taking both games without allowing Gabe Joseph to find momentum. Navratil’s performance showed strong shot selection and good footwork throughout the match. His return game forced several mistakes from Joseph.
Next Match Coming Wednesday
Zane Navratil will return to the court on Wednesday to face either John Lucian Goins, the No. 23 seed, or Ross Whittaker, the No. 44 seed. Their match will determine who moves on to challenge Navratil in the next round. Navratil will be looking to continue his strong play and push deeper into the tournament. This win puts him in a good position to go far, despite his seeding.
News in Brief: Zane Navratil Stuns Gabe Joseph
Zane Navratil advanced to the Round of 32 at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships after a 11-8, 11-6 win over No. 14 seed Gabe Joseph. Though seeded No. 49, Navratil only plays singles in big events. He’ll face either John Lucian Goins or Ross Whittaker next.