Anna Leigh Waters Destroys the Competition to Capture Her 48th Title at 2025 CIBC Texas Open

Anna Leigh Waters dominated the 2025 CIBC Texas Open, crushing Kate Fahey in straight sets (11-4, 15-13) to claim her 147th career title. Waters, partnered with Ben Johns, swept both singles and mixed doubles events. Her opponents averaged a mere 4.1 points per match until the finals, cementing her reputation as pickleball’s unstoppable force. The sport might need a new name – “Watersball” doesn’t sound half bad considering her complete command of the court.

Anna Leigh Waters dominated at the 2025 CIBC Texas Open, crushing Kate Fahey 11-4, 15-13 to claim her 147th career title. The 17-year-old phenom showed zero mercy throughout the tournament, not dropping a single game until the finals. Just another day at the office for the most dominant player in pickleball.

Waters’ path to victory was nothing short of ruthless. Her opponents barely managed to scrape together an average of 4.1 points per match – talk about adding insult to injury. The finals against Fahey provided some drama, with a nail-biting second game that pushed Waters to prove why she’s the undisputed queen of the court. Her devastating aggressive serves kept opponents off balance throughout the tournament. Following in the footsteps of champions like Zane Navratil, Waters has mastered the art of using powerful serves to control matches.

But singles wasn’t enough for Waters. She teamed up with Ben Johns to snag the mixed doubles crown, taking down the Johnsons in impressive fashion. It’s worth noting that Waters and Johns have only tasted defeat twice in the past year. The match showcased their exceptional strategic positioning and anticipation. Apparently, they didn’t get the memo about sharing the wealth.

Waters’ latest victory adds to her already mind-boggling collection of 35 singles titles on the PPA Tour. Since turning pro at the tender stage of 12 (yes, you read that right), she’s racked up 97 professional titles across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.

Oh, and let’s not forget her 23 Triple Crowns – because winning one event just isn’t enough.

The Texas Open triumph puts Waters just two titles away from the century mark, a milestone that seems about as challenging for her as a casual weekend pickup game. Her mother and coach, Leigh, has guided her from prodigy to powerhouse, crafting a player who’s redefining what’s possible in pickleball.

Waters’ impact extends beyond the stats. She’s become the face of pickleball’s explosive growth, inspiring a new generation of players while making veterans wonder if they should take up shuffleboard instead. At this rate, they might need to rename the sport “Watersball.”