Anna Leigh Waters Makes Pickleball History: Anna Leigh Waters won the women’s singles gold at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships by beating Kate Fahey 11-1, 7-11, 11-1. The match took place in Georgia, where Waters also earned her 34th Triple Crown title on the PPA Tour and celebrated her 150th career PPA victory.
Strong Start and Tough Fight
Anna Leigh Waters looked set to win in straight games after taking the first 11-1. In the second game, she led 7-5, but Kate Fahey fought back with a six-point run to win 11-7. This was the first time Fahey took a game off Waters in eight matches between them.
Final Push Secures the Win
In the third game, Waters regained her energy and quickly took control, finishing with an 11-1 victory to secure the gold medal. This win was especially important for Waters after two losses on Championship Sunday in her previous tournament in North Carolina.
“I was definitely fired up after North Carolina. I didn’t think that was my best performance, so I wanted to come out here and prove—not to everybody else, but to myself—that I still had it in me and that I could still fight.” – (waters)
Along with her singles title, Waters also won the women’s doubles gold with Anna Bright at the same event.
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Fahey’s Progress and Pride
Kate Fahey took pride in her strong effort, despite the loss. She became the only player all week to take a game off Waters.
“It stinks to lose, but I’m definitely trying to see the bigger picture. This is the first time I’ve taken a game, so I’m definitely proud of myself. There are several little wins that I’m taking from this match.” – (Fahey)
What This Means Moving Forward
Anna Leigh Waters’ victory highlights her resilience and skill as one of the top players on the PPA Tour. Her Triple Crown win and milestone 150th title confirm her status in the sport.
Kate Fahey’s performance shows she is improving and can challenge top players. This could lead to more exciting matches in future tournaments.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters Makes Pickleball History
Anna Leigh Waters captured the women’s singles gold at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships with a 11-1, 7-11, 11-1 win over Kate Fahey. Waters earned her 34th Triple Crown and 150th PPA title. Fahey made history by taking a game off Waters for the first time.