Callie Smith and Jay Devilliers Stage Thrilling Comeback: Two mixed doubles teams moved into the Round of 16 on Wednesday at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein. Callie Smith and Jay Devilliers, as well as Lea Jansen and Noe Khlif, each won their matches in three games at Life Time Peachtree Corners.
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Smith and Devilliers Come Back Strong
Callie Smith and Jay Devilliers, seeded No. 16, dropped their first game 6-11 against Allyce Jones and Travis Rettenmaier, the No. 18 seeds. But Smith and Devilliers bounced back quickly. They won the next two games 11-3 and 11-5 to take the match.
The pair showed good teamwork and control after the slow start. Their win sets up a tough challenge against No. 2 seeds Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson on Thursday.
Jansen and Khlif Pull Off Late Rally
In another close match, Lea Jansen and Noe Khlif also needed three games to win. They took the first game 11-6 against Lucy Kovalova and Matt Wright, but then dropped the second game 6-11.
In the third game, Jansen and Khlif were behind 6-9. But they came back to win 11-9 and move into the next round. They will face the No. 4 seeds Etta Tuionetoa and Christian Alshon in the Round of 16.
Next Matches Set for Thursday
Both winning teams have difficult opponents in the next round. Callie Smith and Jay Devilliers will try to upset Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson. Lea Jansen and Noe Khlif will aim to get past Etta Tuionetoa and Christian Alshon.
What These Wins Mean
These matches showed how teamwork and staying calm can make a difference. Both teams came from behind to win. If they keep this up, they could go deep into the tournament.
News in Brief: Callie Smith and Jay Devilliers Stage Thrilling Comeback
Callie Smith and Jay Devilliers, and Lea Jansen with Noe Khlif, won their mixed doubles matches in three games at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships on Wednesday. Both teams advanced to the Round of 16 and will face top-seeded opponents Thursday at Life Time Peachtree Corners.