Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright Shake Up Crowd: Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright won the women’s doubles final at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. The match, held in Atlanta, marked their first tournament together. They faced Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher, two former partners left to team up after Waters formed her new duo with Bright.
A New Team Takes Over
Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright were seeded second. Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher, the top seeds, were also entering their first event together. Both teams cruised through the draw, dropping just one game between them. That set up a highly anticipated final.
But the match didn’t turn into the battle many fans expected. Waters and Bright dominated, winning in straight games: 11-4, 11-7, 11-3. Their mix of strong offense and solid defense gave them a big edge. The win showed why Waters made the switch to play with Bright.
Playing Styles Made the Difference
Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright play well on either side of the court. That gave them more options and flexibility. On the other hand, Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher prefer playing on the right side and focus more on defense.
Catherine Parenteau played mostly on the left, but Waters and Bright used that to their advantage. They attacked her sideline and the middle, knowing she had less power on offense. That helped them take control of the match.
What Comes Next
Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher are still top 10 players. But this final showed some weak spots in their game. Other teams may try to copy the strategy used by Waters and Anna Bright.
Waters and Bright now look like the team to beat in 2025. They are expected to keep winning, but Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher may not reach every final. It will be interesting to see how teams adjust as the season goes on.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright Shake Up Crowd
Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright won the women’s doubles final at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. They defeated Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher 11-4, 11-7, 11-3. Waters and Bright’s strong two-way play gave them a clear edge. Their win could shape the women’s doubles game in 2025.