2024 Women’s Single PPA Rankings: The CIBC PPA Tour Finals have come to a close, marking the final event of the 2024 pickleball season. With the last tournament behind them, the rankings have solidified, revealing the top contenders and some exciting shifts in the women’s singles standings.
Anna Leigh Waters: Dominance at the Top
At just 17 years old, Anna Leigh Waters has proved herself the undisputed leader of women’s pickleball in 2024. With a remarkable 13 tournaments played, Waters ended the year with an impressive 19,400 points. Her consistency, skill, and fierce competitiveness helped her maintain the top spot throughout the season, capping off an incredible year.
Close Competition Behind the Leader
While Waters stood far ahead in the points standings, the competition behind her remained fierce. Brooke Buckner, who played 18 tournaments, finished the season in second place with 10,100 points. Buckner, at 32 years old, showed resilience and determination, consistently competing at a high level.
Lea Jansen, also 32, secured third place with 9,600 points, competing in 20 events throughout the year. Jansen’s steady performance and ability to challenge the top players kept her firmly in the mix.
The Canadian Contender
Catherine Parenteau of Canada rounded out the top four with 9,000 points after 16 tournaments. Parenteau’s impressive skills and strategic gameplay earned her a spot among the best, though she fell just short of the podium in 2024.
Rising Stars and Consistent Performers
The rankings also featured strong performances from a range of players, with Kate Fahey finishing in fifth with 8,050 points, followed closely by Kaitlyn Christian, who earned 7,850 points after 23 tournaments. The two players in their early 30s, brought energy and expertise to every match, making their marks on the tour.
Parris Todd, 26, also had a strong season, securing seventh place with 7,675 points. Salome Devidze from Georgia showed she still had plenty of fight in her, finishing eighth with 7,600 points in just 12 tournaments.
A Strong Finish for Brascia and Castillo
Rounding out the top 10, Mary Brascia and Judit Castillo secured ninth and tenth place, respectively. Brascia, 25, earned 6,550 points after 18 tournaments, while Castillo, 26, finished with 5,225 points after 16 events. Both players showed perseverance, consistently performing at a high level despite the challenges of a packed tour season.
| Rank | Player | Country | Age | Tournaments Played | Points |
| 1 | Anna Leigh Waters | USA | 17 | 13 | 19,400 |
| 2 | Brooke Buckner | USA | 32 | 18 | 10,100 |
| 3 | Lea Jansen | USA | 32 | 20 | 9,600 |
| 4 | Catherine Parenteau | Canada | 30 | 16 | 9,000 |
| 5 | Kate Fahey | USA | 28 | 11 | 8,050 |
| 6 | Kaitlyn Christian | USA | 32 | 23 | 7,850 |
| 7 | Parris Todd | USA | 26 | 14 | 7,675 |
| 8 | Salome Devidze | Georgia | 38 | 12 | 7,600 |
| 9 | Mary Brascia | USA | 25 | 18 | 6,550 |
| 10 | Judit Castillo | Spain | 26 | 16 | 5,225 |
News in Brief: 2024 Women’s Single PPA Rankings
The final 2024 PPA Women’s Singles Rankings were established after the CIBC PPA Tour Finals, with Anna Leigh Waters taking the top spot with 19,400 points. Brooke Buckner, Lea Jansen, Catherine Parenteau, and Kate Fahey rounded out the top five. With the season now concluded, the rankings highlight a mix of experienced veterans and emerging stars, all vying for supremacy in an increasingly competitive sport.
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