Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright Dominate Atlanta: Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright won the women’s doubles gold medal at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships on Sunday. They beat Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher in straight games, 11-4, 11-7, 11-3, claiming their first title together since 2023.
Strong Performance in a High-Profile Match
This matchup had been highly anticipated. All four players knew each other well. Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau were former partners. They had once been one of the top women’s teams in pickleball. That partnership ended last month. Anna Bright had also played with Rachel Rohrabacher before joining Waters for the rest of 2025.
In this match, the new pair of Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright showed great teamwork. They were aggressive and kept the pressure high. One of their best tactics was speeding up the ball through the middle. This caused several mix-ups between Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher.
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Players Reflect on New Partnerships
For Rachel Rohrabacher, it was her first time teaming up with Catherine Parenteau.
“It’s just really been a pleasure playing with Catherine. Not only is she an amazing player, but she’s an amazing person.” – (Rohrabacher)
Waters celebrated a personal milestone after the win. This victory marked her 150th career title on the PPA Tour. She now trails only Ben Johns, who holds the record.
“I’m just super proud of myself and proud that I was able to share the court with so many amazing partners. I couldn’t have done it without them.” – (Waters)
What This Win Means
This win shows that Waters and Anna Bright are a strong new team. Beating tough opponents like Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher in such a big match builds confidence. As they continue playing together in 2025, fans can expect more exciting matches from them.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright Dominate Atlanta
Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright won the women’s doubles gold medal at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. They beat Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher 11-4, 11-7, 11-3. This was Waters’ 150th PPA Tour title and her first title with Bright since 2023.