OVERALL TOP 5:
- TEXAS 3-STEP?: Can Anna Leigh Waters match her triple crown performance from Cape Coral?
- WHO’S NEXT?: Christian Alshon won his first singles gold in Cape Coral – who is next for an inaugural visit to the winner’s circle?
- PIZZA PIZZA: Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio tourney #2, can they upgrade their silver from Mesa?
- NEW CORRAL: Courts of McKinney is the first-time host for the CIBC Texas Open in 2025.
- OPEN FOR BUSINESS: 1,000 Carvana PPA Tour points for the winners.
VENUE/TOURNEY/TV:
- McKinney, a northeast Dallas suburb, is the new home city. Defending medalists listed below are from the June 2024 event in Rockwall.
- Over 1,300 players participating in the event.
- Traditional format: singles Thursday, mixed Friday, men’s and women’s doubles Saturday, then Championship Sunday.
- PickleballTV (and the app) will have all of the coverage, plus additional broadcasts on FS1 and FS2 over the weekend.
WOMEN’S SINGLES:
- Defending Medalists: L. Jansen, Devidze, Parenteau
- Anna Leigh Waters (1) lone loss in 2024 was at the Texas Open to Devidze (6).
- Zoey Wang (8) made her first singles semi in Cape Coral but is in Waters’ quarter.
- Kate Fahey (4) won bronze in Cape Coral and looks to run to the Finals on the…
