Jade Kawamoto and Dylan Frazier won their mixed doubles match in straight games on Thursday at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein. Their 11-7, 11-7 victory over the No. 3 seeds Catherine Parenteau and Federico Staksrud moved them into the quarterfinals. The event takes place at Life Time Peachtree Corners in Georgia.
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Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals Set
Jade Kawamoto and Dylan Frazier, seeded No. 13 this week, defeated Catherine Parenteau and Federico Staksrud without dropping a game. Kawamoto and Parenteau are teammates on the LA Mad Drops, while Frazier and Staksrud play together for the Orlando Squeeze. This match featured players who are friends and rivals through their teams.
Kawamoto and Frazier will face the winners of the match between Tina Pisnik/Andrei Daescu and Tyra Black/James Ignatowich on Friday. The next game will decide who advances to the semifinals.
Context and Match Details
The 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships attracts top players from the Major League Pickleball (MLP). This event often features matches between teammates, adding competition and excitement.
Kawamoto and Frazier’s straight-game win showed strong teamwork and skill, especially against a high-ranked team like Parenteau and Staksrud. Their performance signals they are serious contenders as the tournament progresses.
What to Expect Next
The quarterfinal match will be important as Kawamoto and Frazier try to reach the semifinals. Their upcoming opponents, either Tina Pisnik and Andrei Daescu or Tyra Black and James Ignatowich, will provide a tough challenge. This stage of the tournament will highlight some of the best mixed doubles teams competing for the championship title.
News in Brief: Jade Kawamoto and Dylan Frazier
Jade Kawamoto and Dylan Frazier beat No. 3 seeds Catherine Parenteau and Federico Staksrud 11-7, 11-7 to reach the mixed doubles quarterfinals. They will play either Tina Pisnik/Andrei Daescu or Tyra Black/James Ignatowich next. The 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships continue at Life Time Peachtree Corners.