PPA Atlanta Women’s Singles Review: The women’s singles final at the 2024 CIBC Atlanta Slam featured a compelling matchup between the established #1 Anna Leigh Waters and the rapidly rising #7 Parris Todd. Todd’s journey to the final was notable, considering she entered the 2024 season with minimal ranking points, being the #37 seed at the Hyundai Masters. Her path to the final included a series of impressive victories that showed her remarkable ascent.
Anna Leigh Waters, the defending champion, faced a formidable challenge on her way to the final. She began with a match against #14 Chao Yi “Zoey” Wang, a two-time bronze medalist in 2024. Waters then took on #5 Salome Devidze, the gold medalist from Minnesota in March, in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, she encountered #3 Brooke Buckner, a three-time gold medal winner, highlighting the high caliber of opponents Waters overcame to reach the final.
Todd’s Impressive Run
Parris Todd’s path to the final was equally impressive. In the round of 16, she faced #11 Kate Fahey, a consistent gold medal contender. Todd then advanced to the quarterfinals, where she defeated #4 Mary Brascia, the gold medalist from St. George. In the semifinals, Todd delivered a stunning performance, defeating #2 Lea Jansen 11-2 to secure her spot in the final.
The Final Showdown: Waters vs. Todd
The final match showed the significant gap between Waters and the rest of the field. Waters showed her dominance by overpowering Todd with scores of 11-1 and 11-6. This victory marks Waters’ 9th gold medal of the season and her 41st overall, reinforcing her position as the leading player in women’s pickleball.
Medal Standings
- Gold: Anna Leigh Waters
- Silver: Parris Todd
- Bronze: Lea Jansen
News in Brief: PPA Atlanta Women’s Singles Review
At the 2024 CIBC Atlanta Slam, Anna Leigh Waters secured her 9th gold medal of the season with a dominant performance in the women’s singles final, defeating #7 Parris Todd 11-1, 11-6. Todd’s impressive journey to the final included wins over top-ranked players such as #11 Kate Fahey and #2 Lea Jansen.
Waters’ victory adds to her remarkable record, bringing her total gold medals to 41. Lea Jansen earned the bronze, marking another competitive showing in women’s pickleball.
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