OVERALL TOP 5:
- MOM!: Leigh Waters returns to the women’s doubles draw with Anna Leigh Waters.
- LOYDS A-LEAPING: Michael Loyd leaps all the way to the 2 seed in men’s doubles.
- CHRISTMAS VACATION: Many top players are out, who’s going to grab a title?
- AULD LANG SYNE: Though played in ‘24, this tournament counts for ’25 points.
- OPENING ACT: 1,000 Points to the winners of the first event of the 2025 season.
VENUE/TOURNEY/TV:
- Event #1 of the 2025 season. Defending medalists below are from the Hertz Gold Cup in Nov ’23 at Pictona.
- Broadcast start times are 11am Eastern Thursday through Sunday.
- Coverage on Pickleball TV (Prime Video, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, LG, and many more) and Tennis Channel. Fans can go to pickleballtv.com to download the Pickleballtv app for DVR features.
WOMEN’S SINGLES:
- Defending medalists: Devidze, Schneemann, Stratman
- Lea Jansen (1) carries the pressure of the top seed.
- Devidze (3) grabbed the only win over Waters in ’24 and returns to defend her title.
- AL Waters and Fahey in other events but not singles.
- Watch out for: Genie Bouchard (6) – had some great runs in singles in the back half of ’24 and is poised for more.
MEN’S SINGLES:
- Defending medalists: Johns,…
