Excitement Builds for Rohrabacher and Parenteau’s Debut at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships
Excitement Builds for Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships: New Partnerships and Rivalries Set to Shine
As the countdown to the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships begins, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch among fans and players alike. Scheduled to take place from May 12 to 18 at Life Time Peachtree Corners, the tournament promises thrilling matchups, particularly a highly anticipated showdown between former women’s doubles partners.
Rachel Rohrabacher and Catherine Parenteau will make their debut as a team, entering the tournament as the top-seeded pair thanks to their impressive rankings. Their competitors, Anna Leigh Waters and Lea Jansen Bright, who have reunited for the second time in their careers, will be the second seeds. This sets the stage for an electrifying clash between partners turned rivals, igniting excitement among fans and players.
Rohrabacher, who previously teamed up with Bright, expressed her enthusiasm about partnering with Parenteau. "I am so excited to play with Catherine in Atlanta. She is one of the most talented athletes to have ever stepped foot on the pickleball court," she said. Their partnership comes with the added advantage of learning from renowned coach Athena Trouillot, which Rohrabacher believes will elevate their game. "My ultimate goal is to always continue to improve, compete, and win at the highest levels," she added.
The dynamic between the two pairs is particularly intriguing. Rohrabacher and Bright, affectionately known as "The Girlies," parted ways after the North Carolina Open, while Parenteau and Waters chose different paths following a tough final loss to Tyra Black and Jorja Johnson. Now, as they prepare for this new chapter, the stakes are higher than ever.
Both teams will kick off their campaigns on May 14 in the Round of 32, and the excitement surrounding their matches is palpable. "Now that we take the court on the same side for the first time ever, there is no better tournament to begin this partnership than the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships," Rohrabacher concluded, setting the tone for what promises to be a thrilling tournament.
With the stage set for fierce competition and the potential for unforgettable moments, the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships is poised to be a highlight of the pickleball calendar. Fans are eagerly awaiting the action, ready to witness the rise of new partnerships and the rekindling of old rivalries.
