Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher started strong in their first match as a team, winning in straight games on Wednesday at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein. They defeated Michelle Esquivel and Hannah Blatt 11-2, 11-4 at Life Time Peachtree Corners.
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New Team Shows Strong Start
Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher had never played together before this week. But their first match together went very well. They beat Michelle Esquivel and Hannah Blatt, who were seeded No. 25, with scores of 11-2 and 11-4.
This new team was formed after Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright, two top women’s players, decided to partner again for the first time since 2023. That change opened up new partner choices for others, including Rohrabacher.
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Rohrabacher Stays Focused
Rachel Rohrabacher talked about the new partnership and how she is handling the changes in the women’s doubles scene.
“I think the best players deal with change really well, so it’s been an easy transition for us. Catherine and Athena have been so welcoming and kind to me, so I’m just really excited and motivated to do well. The fans have been so supportive and so amazing to us, and we’re just really excited to play this week.” – (Rohrabacher)
Her words showed how she is staying positive and focused despite the attention on recent team changes.
Looking Ahead to the Next Match
After their strong first win, Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher will now face the No. 16 seeds, Angie Walker and Alex Walker, on Thursday. It will be a test for the new duo as they aim to move further in the tournament.
What This Win Means
This victory gives Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher a boost of confidence. Starting with a win shows they can work well as a team, even with little time to prepare. If they continue to play like this, they could go far in Atlanta.
News in Brief: Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher
Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher won 11-2, 11-4 in their first match as a team at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. They defeated Michelle Esquivel and Hannah Blatt and will face Angie Walker and Alex Walker next. Rohrabacher praised her new teammates and fan support in Atlanta.