Anna Leigh Waters celebrates her victory.
Anna Leigh Waters would not be denied the women's singles crown on Sunday. PPA Tour

Waters wows to claim women’s singles title

PHOENIX, AZ - Anna Leigh Waters told PickleballTV’s Dave Fleming that she gets more nervous for singles matches than for doubles matches.

But none of those nerves were present in her gold medal singles match against Mary Brascia on Sunday morning.

With her backhand looking especially sharp, the 17-year-old cruised to an 11-2, 11-1 victory to start her quest for a 22nd PPA Tour Triple Crown on a positive note.

Her next championship match is women’s doubles alongside Catherine Parenteau, and the pair will take Meghan Dizon and Etta Wright.

Related articles

Anna Leigh Waters celebrating a victory on the PPA Tour.

Anna Leigh Waters to make international debut at PPA Tour Asia's MB Hanoi Cup

Waters will compete alongside Anna Bright and Ben Johns in the Vietnam capital in early April.

7 hours ago

-
Rachel Rohrabacher wearing a white long sleeve shirt and pink skirt, Parris Todd wearing a pink shirt and skirt.

Best dressed at the SXY Newport Beach Open presented by JOOLA

The fashion game was elite in Southern California.

1 day ago

-
Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns competing on Championship Sunday in Southern California.

Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns dominate Newport Beach

They won gold in every event entered, with Waters winning three and Johns two.

1 day ago

-
Jeremy Lin smiling on the pickleball court.

Jeremy Lin 'found a lot of joy in pickleball' after NBA career

He recently hit the court with Mary and Maggie Brascia in Southern California.

6 days ago

-