Jake Kusmider’s Return to PPA Tour: Jake Kusmider made a winning return to professional pickleball on Tuesday at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein. Playing at Life Time Peachtree Corners, Kusmider defeated Caden Nemoff 11-3, 11-4 in the men’s singles Round of 64. This marks Kusmider’s first PPA Tour win in nearly two years.
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Strong Return After Long Break
Jake Kusmider had not competed in a Professional Pickleball Association event since 2023. His last tournament was also in Atlanta, where he won a bronze medal. After stepping away from pro play, his return drew attention.
Despite the gap, Kusmider showed no signs of rust. He controlled the match from the start and kept up the pressure on Caden Nemoff. Kusmider’s serve and placement gave him the edge throughout the match. With sharp movement and clean shots, he won both games by wide margins.
Next Challenge Ahead
Jake Kusmider now moves on to face Dylan Frazier in the Round of 32. Dylan Frazier is the No. 8 seed in the tournament and will be a tough opponent.
Kusmider will be aiming to match or improve on his 2023 performance, where he finished with a bronze medal. His early-round win adds excitement to the men’s singles draw and proves he remains a strong competitor despite his time away from the tour.
News in Brief: Jake Kusmider’s Return to PPA Tour
Jake Kusmider returned to the PPA Tour with an 11-3, 11-4 win over Caden Nemoff at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. His last match was in 2023, also in Atlanta. He now moves on to play No. 8 seed Dylan Frazier in the Round of 32.
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