Kate Fahey Dominates Catherine Parenteau: Kate Fahey reached the women’s singles final at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein after a straight-game win over Catherine Parenteau on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Fahey, the No. 2 seed, defeated seventh-seeded Parenteau 11-2, 11-6 at Life Time Peachtree Corners in Georgia. She will face top seed Anna Leigh Waters in Sunday’s final.
Fahey Outplays Parenteau in Fast-Paced Match
Kate Fahey controlled the semifinal from the start, taking the first game 11-2. Catherine Parenteau battled hard in the second game, but Fahey kept her focus and finished the match with an 11-6 win.
The match featured several long rallies that had the crowd cheering on the Humana Championship Court. Both players showed strong athletic ability, but Fahey’s sharp passing shots made the difference.
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Fahey Praises Her Opponent’s Effort
After the win, Kate Fahey gave credit to Catherine Parenteau’s hustle and skill.
“I knew she would be an incredible competitor, but I’ve never seen anyone move like that. She was getting to shots that I thought were winners, so credit to her—she’s an amazing athlete. I think we both played really well. We had amazing points, and I’m just really happy to get the win here.” – (fahey)
Fahey’s strong play helped her reach the final without dropping a game in the semifinal.
Big Final Ahead
Fahey will now face Anna Leigh Waters in the final on Sunday. It will be the fifth time they have played each other this year.
The match promises to be intense, as both players are in great form. Fahey hopes to stop Waters’ winning streak, while Waters looks to stay unbeaten in singles since May 2024.
News in Brief: Kate Fahey Dominates Catherine Parenteau
Kate Fahey beat Catherine Parenteau 11-2, 11-6 to reach the women’s singles final at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. Fahey will now face Anna Leigh Waters on Sunday. Fahey praised Parenteau’s athleticism and said she was happy to advance after a match filled with exciting rallies.