Jay Devilliers Stuns Top Seed: Jay Devilliers, the No. 35 seed, advanced to the men’s singles Round of 16 after a comeback win over No. 5 seed Jaume Martinez Vich on Wednesday at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein. The match was held at Life Time Peachtree Corners.
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Devilliers Recovers After Tough Start
Jay Devilliers lost the first game 5-11 and trailed 0-6 in the second. But he stayed focused and fought back to win Game 2, 11-9. That forced a third and final game between the two players. The third game also started badly for Jay Devilliers. He was behind 0-5 before switching sides.
“I felt like there was one side that was better than the other, and I knew I was gonna finish on that side. I tried my best to keep it as close as possible on the other side. When I got it to 3-6, I knew I had a chance.” – (Devilliers)
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Victory After a Long Match
Jay Devilliers made his comeback count. He stayed strong and eventually won the final game 13-11, sealing the match after more than an hour on court. The win was even more meaningful because of his past losses to Jaume Martinez Vich.
“I had match point against Jaume when we played in Bristol and Mesa, and I wasn’t able to close it out. I’m very, very happy with the win. This is only my fourth tournament of the year in singles, so I’m very happy with how I’m playing.” – (Devilliers)
Next Match for Devilliers
Devilliers will face No. 11 seed Gabe Tardio on Thursday in the Round of 16. He will try to continue his strong play and reach the quarterfinals.
Why This Win Matters
Devilliers showed determination and patience to beat a top-five seed. This match adds to his confidence, especially since he has not played many singles tournaments this year. His ability to stay calm under pressure could help him go further in the event.
News in Brief: Jay Devilliers Stuns Top Seed
Jay Devilliers defeated Jaume Martinez Vich in a three-game battle on Wednesday at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. After losing the first game and falling behind in the next two, Devilliers fought back to win 5-11, 11-9, 13-11. He now faces Gabe Tardio in the Round of 16.