Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright Reunite: The 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein continue on Friday at Life Time Peachtree Corners with the semifinal matches set. Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright will face Tyra Black and Parris Todd after both pairs won their quarterfinal matches in straight games.
Waters and Bright, playing together for the first time since 2023, defeated the No. 10 seeds Etta Tuionetoa and Vivienne David with scores of 11-3 and 11-1. This was their strongest performance of the tournament so far.
Shortly after, Tyra Black and Parris Todd beat the No. 12 seeds Chao Yi Wang and Brooke Buckner 13-11, 11-0. After saving four game points in the first game, the No. 3 seeds dominated the second game, winning it easily with a pickle. The strong wins should boost both teams’ confidence heading into their semifinal clash on Saturday.
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Tournament Background
The 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships is a key event for top players. Held at Life Time Peachtree Corners, it draws skilled teams competing for titles and ranking points.
Waters and Bright have reunited after some time apart, making their teamwork a highlight. Black and Todd, as No. 3 seeds, are seen as strong contenders.
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Match Highlights
Waters and Bright showed great control and teamwork in their match against Tuionetoa and David. Their quick and decisive win marked their best play of the week.
Black and Todd’s match was tighter at first. Saving four game points helped them shift momentum. Their second game win was overwhelming, ending with a perfect pickle score. This showed their skill and readiness for tougher competition.
What’s Next?
The semifinal on Saturday will be a key test for both pairs. Waters and Bright will try to build on their strong quarterfinal showing. Black and Todd enter the match confident after their dominant second game.
The winner of this semifinal will move to the final, with the chance to win the championship. Fans and players expect a competitive and exciting match.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright Reunite
At the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships at Life Time Peachtree Corners, Anna Leigh Waters/Anna Bright and Tyra Black/Parris Todd won their quarterfinals in straight games. They will meet in the semifinals Saturday after strong performances. Waters/Bright beat the No. 10 seeds 11-3, 11-1, while Black/Todd saved four game points and then won 13-11, 11-0.