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Waters Sweeps Veolia Texas Open for 42nd PPA Triple Crown

Gusting conditions in McKinney, Texas underscored a sweep for top seeds across the PPA's grueling March schedule.

Overview

  • Anna Leigh Waters captured singles, women’s doubles with Anna Bright, and mixed doubles with Ben Johns, finishing the event 16-0 in matches and 35-1 in games.
  • High winds topping 40 mph shaped play throughout the tournament and prompted brief stoppages during gold‑medal matches.
  • Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio won men’s doubles over Andrei Daescu and Federico Staksrud 11-0, 12-10, 11-7, extending their 2026 unbeaten run and marking a sixth straight title together.
  • Federico Staksrud took men’s singles, rallying past Christopher Haworth in the final to earn his second gold of 2026.
  • All five championships were won by No. 1 seeds at The Courts McKinney Pickleball & Tennis Center, reinforcing the tour’s top-tier dominance.