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Connor Garnett Shocks Atlanta Crowd, Storms Into 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships Final After Dominant Win

Connor Garnett Shocks Atlanta Crowd: Connor Garnett earned a spot in the men’s singles final at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein with a strong 11-6, 11-3 win against Dylan Frazier on Saturday at Life Time Peachtree Corners. The victory sends Connor Garnett to his first Championship Sunday of 2025, where he will face Ben Johns.

Fast Start Leads to Win

Connor Garnett, the No. 3 seed, started the match with high energy. He quickly built a 7-0 lead in the first game, hitting several powerful backhand winners. That strong start helped him win the opening game 11-6.

In the second game, Garnett kept the pressure on Dylan Frazier, the No. 8 seed. He moved quickly around the court and stayed in control, winning the game 11-3. This was Garnett’s first win against Dylan Frazier in four matches.

 

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Garnett Shares His Thoughts

After the match, Garnett spoke about how much this win meant to him.

“Dylan’s obviously a good competitor, but I’ve got that 3 next to my name for a reason, so I’ve just gotta keep believing in myself. This will be my first Championship Sunday this year, so I’m really stoked about that. I’ve been putting a little pressure on myself to make that happen, so it’s nice to get that money off my back.” – (Garnett)

Looking Ahead to Championship Sunday

Garnett will face Ben Johns in the final match on Sunday. The two last met in February at the 2025 Carvana Mesa Cup, where Ben Johns won in the semifinals. This will be a chance for Garnett to test himself again against one of the top players in the sport.

News in Brief: Connor Garnett Shocks Atlanta Crowd

Connor Garnett beat Dylan Frazier 11-6, 11-3 to reach the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships final. Garnett, the No. 3 seed, started fast and kept control to earn his first win over Frazier. He will face Ben Johns on Sunday in his first Championship Sunday appearance of 2025.

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