
Waters, Parenteau withdraw from singles at Veolia North Carolina Open
Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau withdrew from women's singles at this week’s Veolia North Carolina Open on Tuesday.
Waters was seeded first in the event, while Parenteau was seeded seventh.
Waters was the defending gold medalist in women's singles at the tournament and Parenteau was the defending silver medalist.
Both players are still scheduled to play mixed doubles on Thursday and women's doubles on Friday.
The news of Waters and Parenteau's withdrawal from singles comes after Ben Johns made a similar announcement on Monday.
Waters claimed her 50th career women's singles title on the PPA Tour at the Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open in Utah.
Main draw action from Cary Tennis Park begins on Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET on Pickleballtv.
Related articles

Anna Bright shares life beyond the court via personal vlogs
Catching one of her videos after a tournament is a must.
10 hours ago
-Victoria Radnothy

Waters primed for Pickleball Slam 4, battle of the sexes
Anna Leigh Waters and Genie Bouchard will face Andre Agassi and James Blake.
16 hours ago
-Victoria Radnothy
_MBHanoiCup2026_Day5_WSFinal_049.jpg?width=592&height=237&optimizer=image)
PPA Vietnam Day 4 Recap: Christian captures women’s singles title with massive comeback as Ly triumphs on home soil
Kaitlyn Christian pulled off a stunning comeback victory to secure her third international singles title on the PPA Tour.
1 day ago
-Will Daughton

Everything you missed in pickleball pop culture in March 2026
From new tattoos to a new World No. 1, it was a busy month.
3 days ago
-Victoria Radnothy