Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters Win Mixed Doubles at PPA Atlanta Championships
Johns & Waters Strike Again: Mixed Doubles Title in Atlanta
Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters once again proved why they remain the most dominant duo in professional pickleball, securing the mixed doubles title at the PPA Atlanta Championships.
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Facing a strong and dangerous pairing in Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, the match delivered moments of intensity and high-level rallies. Bright and Patriquin brought energy and aggression, testing the top seeds with speed and shot-making throughout key stretches of the match.
However, when it mattered most, Johns and Waters elevated their level.
With superior court awareness, composure under pressure, and unmatched chemistry, the No. 1 duo controlled the decisive moments, turning tight exchanges into momentum shifts that ultimately defined the match. Their ability to reset, counter, and finish points with precision once again separated them from the rest of the field.
Despite the loss, Bright and Patriquin continue to establish themselves as one of the few teams capable of challenging the dominance of Johns and Waters in mixed doubles this season.
For Johns and Waters, Atlanta adds another title to an already historic run — and reinforces a familiar narrative across the PPA Tour: when the stage is biggest, they deliver.
Johns & Waters Strike Again: Mixed Doubles Title in Atlanta
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Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters once again proved why they remain the most dominant duo in professional pickleball, securing the mixed doubles title at the PPA Atlanta Championships.
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Facing a strong and dangerous pairing in Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, the match delivered moments of intensity and high-level rallies. Bright and Patriquin brought energy and aggression, testing the top seeds with speed and shot-making throughout key stretches of the match.
However, when it mattered most, Johns and Waters elevated their level.
With superior court awareness, composure under pressure, and unmatched chemistry, the No. 1 duo controlled the decisive moments, turning tight exchanges into momentum shifts that ultimately defined the match. Their ability to reset, counter, and finish points with precision once again separated them from the rest of the field.
Despite the loss, Bright and Patriquin continue to establish themselves as one of the few teams capable of challenging the dominance of Johns and Waters in mixed doubles this season.
For Johns and Waters, Atlanta adds another title to an already historic run — and reinforces a familiar narrative across the PPA Tour: when the stage is biggest, they deliver.
