Catherine Parenteau Pickleball Final Showdown: Catherine Parenteau defeated Brooke Buckner in the women’s singles semifinal at the Select Medical Orange County Cup on Sunday, June 22, 2025. The match took place at Life Time Rancho San Clemente. With this win, Catherine Parenteau advanced to her first singles final since the same event in 2024.
Parenteau Holds Off Strong Comeback from Buckner
Catherine Parenteau, the No. 7 seed, won the match in straight games, 11-6, 12-10, against No. 5 seed Brooke Buckner. After winning the first game, Parenteau took a big lead in the second, going up 6-0. But Brooke Buckner fought back and even had a game point at 10-9. Parenteau stayed strong under pressure and closed out the match.
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Parenteau admitted the late stages of the match were difficult.
“I definitely got a little tight at the end there,” she admitted. “I think I was up 6-0, but then Brooke just went for it. She was hitting very deep shots, and her groundstrokes are amazing. She was putting a lot of pressure on me, but I just had to stay confident, trust myself to go for it, and be aggressive.”
A Final Against a Familiar Face
Catherine Parenteau will now face Anna Leigh Waters in the women’s singles final. This will be the first time they play each other in singles since ending their partnership in women’s doubles earlier this year. Together, they had won 31 women’s doubles titles on the PPA Tour.
Parenteau spoke about the upcoming match and her former partner.
“Anna Leigh is number one for a reason,” she said. “She’s really dominant right now in singles, so I’m really looking forward to playing against her. I think it’s going to be a fun battle.”
What This Means for the Tournament
Catherine Parenteau’s win sets up a highly anticipated final. Both finalists have strong records and a shared history as former doubles partners. Brooke Buckner showed great fight in her semifinal and will likely remain a strong contender in future events.
News in Brief: Catherine Parenteau Pickleball Final Showdown
Catherine Parenteau beat Brooke Buckner 11-6, 12-10 in the Select Medical Orange County Cup semifinal on Sunday. She will now face Anna Leigh Waters in the women’s singles final. The match will be their first singles meeting since ending their doubles partnership earlier this year.