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Christopher Haworth and Anna Leigh Waters excelled at the Virginia Beach Cup, marking the end of the PPA regular season. Haworth triumphed in men’s singles, defeating top contenders, while Waters secured her 54th women’s singles title. The mixed doubles saw Waters and Ben Johns win decisively. Despite weather disruptions, the tournament showcased remarkable athletic performances and the ongoing dominance of these top players in the sport.
Virginia Beach, VA – Christopher Haworth and Anna Leigh Waters showcased their exceptional skills at the 2025 Fasenra Virginia Beach Cup, which took place at the Pickleball Virginia Beach facility. This venue features more than 40 courts and is situated near the Camp Pendleton National Guard air support station and the Oceana Naval Air Base, resulting in a unique experience for fans and players with military fly-bys during the matches.
The tournament was part of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) tour, marking the conclusion of the regular season following the last event held in Cincinnati in mid-September. Although initial conditions were sunny with temperatures in the upper 60s, rain disrupted the weekend matches. The inclement weather forced scheduling changes, including the advancement of matches on Saturday, the cancellation of bronze medal contests on Sunday, and delays that extended some finals into Monday morning.
In the men’s singles event, Christopher Haworth, seeded No. 15, triumphed against several formidable opponents. He delivered a striking performance by defeating players including Chaffin, Devilliers, and the No. 2 seed, Staksrud. In the quarterfinals, he came from behind to take down Goins and faced No. 6 Jack Sock in the semifinals. Ultimately, Haworth claimed victory against finalist Christian Alshon, securing scores of 8 and 10. This achievement earned him 1,500 ranking points and boosted him to No. 6 on the tour, while Alshon left with a silver medal as no bronze was awarded due to the rain interruptions.
The women’s singles event saw top seeds, including Anna Leigh Waters, Christian, Todd, and Buckner, advance to the semifinals. Anna Leigh Waters secured her 54th career singles title by overcoming Brooke Buckner in the final, extending her winning streak against Buckner to 11-0. This victory highlighted her dominance in the women’s division, noting that these top five women have triumphed in all PPA singles titles since June.
In mixed doubles, the final match featured Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns against Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson. Waters and Johns won decisively in straight games. Notably, Johns and his partner Tardio achieved remarkable success by winning their fifth consecutive tournament together without dropping a single game.
In women’s pro doubles, Waters teamed with Bright to secure the title against Johnson and Rohrabacher. This victory marks a significant milestone for Waters, as it earns her an impressive 36 career Triple Crowns, underscoring her exceptional prowess in the sport.
With the results from the Virginia Beach Cup, the Pro Pickleball Medal Tracker has been updated, documenting player achievements across all tours in a comprehensive manner. The next event scheduled on the PPA calendar is the 2025 Life Time Open in Atlanta, which will concentrate on singles competition, providing players with another opportunity to showcase their talents.
As the tournament concluded, it became apparent that the challenges posed by the weather did not dampen the competitive spirit of the athletes, evident in the outstanding performances by both Christopher Haworth and Anna Leigh Waters during the event.
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Additional Resources
- Pilot Online: Anna Leigh Waters & Chris Haworth Shine at Rainy PPA Virginia Beach Cup
- Forbes: Waters Wins Her 36th Career Triple Crown
- The Dink Pickleball: PPA Virginia Beach Cup Tournament Preview
- Times Now News: Anna Leigh Waters Sweeps Triple Crown
- WTKR: Nationwide Pro Pickleball Tour in Virginia Beach
- Wikipedia: Pickleball
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