PPA Tour Women Players Ranking: The PPA Tour is back this week with the Veolia Bristol Open starting Wednesday, August 6, at the Bristol Sportsplex in Tennessee. All eyes are on the women’s singles and doubles rankings as top-ranked players prepare to compete. Anna Leigh Waters, who leads both singles and doubles standings, will not play singles in this event, opening the door for a new champion.
Women’s Singles Rankings Before Bristol
Anna Leigh Waters of the United States remains number one in women’s singles with 18,500 points from 12 tournaments. Kate Fahey is ranked second with 14,100 points after competing in 17 events. Kaitlyn Christian, the top seed for the Bristol Open, sits at third with 10,500 points across 20 tournaments.
Parris Todd is ranked fourth, followed by Brooke Buckner in fifth place. Other top contenders include Lea Jansen, Catherine Parenteau from Canada, Chao Yi Wang from Chinese Taipei, Salome Devidze from Georgia, and Mary Brascia rounding out the top 10.
| Rank | Player | Country | Age | Tournaments Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anna Leigh Waters | USA | 18 | 12 | 18,500 |
| 2 | Kate Fahey | USA | 28 | 17 | 14,100 |
| 3 | Kaitlyn Christian | USA | 33 | 20 | 10,500 |
| 4 | Parris Todd | USA | 27 | 14 | 8,950 |
| 5 | Brooke Buckner | USA | 33 | 15 | 8,600 |
| 6 | Lea Jansen | USA | 33 | 19 | 6,900 |
| 7 | Catherine Parenteau | CAN | 30 | 12 | 6,000 |
| 8 | Chao Yi Wang | TPE | 23 | 17 | 4,575 |
| 9 | Salome Devidze | GEO | 39 | 12 | 4,100 |
| 10 | Mary Brascia | USA | 25 | 16 | 3,750 |
Women’s Doubles Standings Show Tight Race
In women’s doubles, Anna Leigh Waters also holds the number one spot with 22,300 points from 18 events. Catherine Parenteau is close behind with 20,800 points. Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher follow with 19,400 and 19,000 points respectively, showing how competitive the top spots are.
Tyra Hurricane Black is ranked fifth, having played 21 tournaments. Jorja Johnson, Parris Todd, Allyce Jones, Jackie Kawamoto, and Lacy Schneemann make up the rest of the top 10.
| Rank | Player | Country | Age | Tournaments Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anna Leigh Waters | USA | 18 | 18 | 22,300 |
| 2 | Catherine Parenteau | CAN | 30 | 17 | 20,800 |
| 3 | Anna Bright | USA | 25 | 18 | 19,400 |
| 4 | Rachel Rohrabacher | USA | 28 | 18 | 19,000 |
| 5 | Tyra Hurricane Black | USA | 24 | 21 | 12,500 |
| 6 | Jorja Johnson | USA | 18 | 17 | 9,575 |
| 7 | Parris Todd | USA | 27 | 16 | 8,000 |
| 8 | Allyce Jones | USA | 37 | 20 | 7,200 |
| 9 | Jackie Kawamoto | USA | 29 | 14 | 6,300 |
| 10 | Lacy Schneemann | USA | 28 | 16 | 6,275 |
Key Names to Watch
With Anna Leigh Waters skipping singles, Kaitlyn Christian, Parris Todd, and Kate Fahey will be closely watched in the women’s singles bracket. In doubles, fans expect strong performances from Catherine Parenteau, Anna Bright, and Rachel Rohrabacher as they chase Waters’ lead.
What’s Next
The Veolia Bristol Open offers a chance for top-ranked players to gain points and improve their standings. Lower-ranked players also have the opportunity to upset higher seeds and move up the rankings. The action will be streamed live on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App, giving fans full access to the tournament.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Women Players Ranking
The PPA Tour returns with the Veolia Bristol Open on August 6 in Tennessee. Anna Leigh Waters leads both women’s singles and doubles rankings but will not play singles. Kaitlyn Christian is the top singles seed. Players aim to climb the standings as fans watch live on Pickleballtv and its app.