Anna Leigh Waters Dominates at US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples
At the US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, 17-year-old Anna Leigh Waters proved why she is the world’s No. 1 female player. She secured victories in both mixed doubles with JW Johnson and female doubles with her mother Leigh.
The duo of Anna Leigh and Leigh Waters faced tough competition but managed to come out on top, showcasing their skill and teamwork on the court. Anna Leigh expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to play alongside her mother, especially after Leigh’s recent rehab for a torn ACL.
In the mixed doubles final, Waters and Johnson dominated their opponents, Andrei Daescu and Megan Fudge, with a decisive 11-2, 11-3 win. Johnson also had success in the male championships, teaming up with Dylan Frazier to secure a hard-fought victory over Daescu and Gabriel Tardio.
Simone Jardim, a pickleball veteran and multi-time US Open winner, bid farewell to Naples as she announced a move to Nashville. Jardim was honored for her contributions to the tournament and expressed gratitude to her family and fans for their support throughout her career.
The US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples showcased the best in the sport, with exciting matches and emotional moments for players and fans alike. Anna Leigh Waters’ dominant performance solidified her status as a rising star in the pickleball world, while veterans like Jardim left a lasting legacy on the sport.
