Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright won the semifinal match at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein on Saturday. They defeated the No. 3 seeds, Tyra Black and Parris Todd, with scores of 11-2 and 11-7 at Life Time Peachtree Corners. This victory puts Waters and Bright into the women’s doubles final.
A Clear Win Against Strong Opponents
Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright, the No. 2 seeds, had a mostly easy win against the skilled team of Tyra Black and Parris Todd. Despite the clear score, it took them eight attempts to finish the match.
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The Challenge of Closing Out the Match
Anna Bright spoke about how tough the match was, especially in the second game.
“Parris and Tyra are an amazing team, so we knew it was going to be a dogfight. We knew they were going to bounce back after Game 1, and they definitely caught fire there for a little bit in the second. I felt like we were playing good points—we just had to play to win there at the end to get over the finish line.” – (Bright)
Setting Up a Final Showdown
With this win, Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright will face the winners of the other semifinal for the women’s doubles title on Championship Sunday. The match promises to be exciting and competitive.
This result highlights Waters and Bright’s strong performance and readiness to compete for the championship. It also shows the high level of competition in the tournament.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright Won the Semifinal
Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright beat Tyra Black and Parris Todd 11-2, 11-7 to reach the women’s doubles final at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. Despite the score, the match was tough to close. The final promises a thrilling contest for the gold medal on Sunday.