Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher Survive Thrilling Battle: Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher advanced to the women’s doubles semifinals at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein on Friday at Life Time Peachtree Corners. They won a tough three-game match against the No. 6 seeds Jessie Irvine and Lacy Schneemann, with scores of 11-4, 7-11, 11-2.
This was the first time Parenteau and Rohrabacher were pushed to three games since they started playing together. After losing the second game, they improved their play and took control in the final game.
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Tournament Background
The 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships is a key event for women’s doubles teams. Parenteau and Rohrabacher entered as top seeds and have shown strong skill. Their win over Jessie Irvine and Lacy Schneemann, who are ranked No. 6, marks an important step in the tournament.
Match Details
Parenteau and Rohrabacher took the first game easily, 11-4. But Irvine and Schneemann fought back in the second game, winning 11-7. The top seeds then raised their level in the final game, winning 11-2 to secure their place in the semifinals. Catherine Parenteau explained the challenge they faced.
“Jessie was standing a little farther away from the kitchen line, so it was hard to find spots where we could attack her. If you go for the wrong spots, then you’re gonna eat it. We were really just looking to move the ball around. We saw there was a little bit of confusion in the middle, so we tried to hit as many balls in the middle as we could.” – (Parenteau)
What Comes Next
Parenteau and Rohrabacher will now prepare for their semifinal match. Their ability to adjust during the game shows they are ready for tougher challenges ahead. Their performance could be key to advancing further in the tournament.
News in Brief: Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher Survive Thrilling Battle
At the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships, Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher won a tough three-game quarterfinal match against Jessie Irvine and Lacy Schneemann. Scores were 11-4, 7-11, 11-2. Parenteau said they adapted by focusing on hitting the middle where their opponents showed confusion.