Liz Truluck’s Gritty Comeback: Liz Truluck earned a spot in the women’s singles quarterfinals on Thursday at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein. She defeated No. 8 seed Salome Devidze in three games—7-11, 11-4, 11-5—at Life Time Peachtree Corners, despite suffering a lower body injury early in the match.
The No. 19 seed had to take a medical timeout while trailing 4-6 in the first game. After returning to the court, Truluck lost that game but came back strong in the next two, using smart play and patience to win.
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Another Three-Game Battle for Truluck
This win marks the third straight three-game match Truluck has played this week. She also went the distance on Tuesday against Meghan Dizon and again on Wednesday against Dominique Schaefer.
In Thursday’s match, Truluck showed great focus after the break. She moved better in the second game and kept her shots deep, forcing Salome Devidze into errors. In the third game, she kept the pressure on and didn’t let up until the final point.
Quarterfinal Opponent Still Unknown
Truluck now waits to learn who she’ll face in Friday’s quarterfinal. It will be either Parris Todd or Helena Jansen, depending on the outcome of their match.
After three long battles, Truluck has proven her ability to stay tough and keep winning. Her strong mindset and steady play make her one to watch as the tournament continues.
News in Brief: Liz Truluck’s Gritty Comeback
Liz Truluck defeated Salome Devidze 7-11, 11-4, 11-5 on Thursday at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. The match was held at Life Time Peachtree Corners. Despite a lower body injury, Truluck advanced to the quarterfinals, where she will meet either Parris Todd or Helena Jansen.