PPA Cape Coral 2025 [Results, Stats, Controversies, Videos]

The 2025 Veolia PPA Cape Coral Open delivered everything a pickleball fan could ask for—thrilling upsets, new champions, and an electrifying atmosphere that set the tone for the rest of the season. Over 19,500 fans packed the Sun Splash Pickleball Complex, breaking previous attendance records and proving that pickleball’s explosive growth is unstoppable.

With Ben John losing early in singles, the emergence of 16-year-old phenom John Goins, and Anna Leigh Waters achieving yet another Triple Crown, Cape Coral’s tournament cemented itself as one of the most unforgettable PPA stops in history.

And 11 PICKLES was here for all of it. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or just diving into the sport, we’ve got the biggest headlines, deep-dive analysis, and all the off-court drama. Let’s get into everything that happened at the Cape Coral Open 2025.

PPA Cape Coral Open 2025: Final Results

Championship Sunday delivered intense matchups across all divisions, with nail-biting finishes and career-defining victories. Fans witnessed a mix of dominant performances from established stars and breakthrough moments from rising talent. Here’s how the final results played out across men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.

Men’s Singles

• 🥇 Christian Alshon def. Jaume Martinez Vich (8-11, 11-3, 11-6). Alshon won his first singles title!
• 🥉 John Goins def. Max Freeman (11-6, 9-11, 11-2)

Women’s Singles

• 🥇 Anna Leigh Waters def. Lea Jansen (11-3, 11-7)
• 🥉 Chao Yi Wang def. Kate Fahey (11-9, 11-8)

Men’s Doubles

• 🥇 Ben Johns & Andrei Daescu def. Federico Staksrud & Christian Alshon (11-2, 11-7, 11-1)
• 🥉 JW Johnson & CJ Klinger def. Tyson McGuffin & Dekel Bar (12-10, 10-7)

Women’s Doubles

• 🥇 Anna Leigh Waters & Catherine Parenteau def. Anna Bright & Rachel Rohrabacher (13-11, 11-7, 11-5)
• 🥉 Vivienne David & Jackie Kawamoto def. Lacy Schneemann & Jorja Johnson (11-5, 9-11, 11-7)

Mixed Doubles

• 🥇 Anna Leigh Waters & Ben Johns def. Anna Bright & JW Johnson (11-5, 11-2, 11-6)
• 🥉 Catherine Parenteau & Christian Alshon def. Jorja Johnson & Hayden Patriquin (11-8, 9-11, 11-9)

Biggest Upsets & Storylines

The 2025 Cape Coral Open wasn’t just about winners and losers—it was about game-changing moments, shocking upsets, and rising stars shaking up the pro scene. From unexpected victories to dominant performances, these were the storylines that had fans buzzing.

John Goins Stuns Ben Johns – Is This a New Era?

16-year-old John Lucian Goins became an overnight sensation after pulling off one of the biggest upsets in pickleball history, defeating world #1 Ben Johns in the quarterfinals (8-11, 11-1, 11-7). The fearless teen displayed stunning composure and elite shot-making, marking the first time Johns has lost before the semifinals in over three years.

Goins’ historic win sent the pickleball world into a frenzy, and his run to the bronze medal cemented him as a future superstar.

Anna Leigh Waters Completes Another Triple Crown

The Queen of Pickleball, Anna Leigh Waters, once again dominated the field, winning Women’s Singles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. She extended her winning streak to over 100 PPA matches and claimed her 24th career Triple Crown, further establishing her as the greatest female player in pickleball history.

Her Women’s Singles final saw Lea Jansen push hard, even leading early in Game 2, but Waters’ relentless attack proved too much. In Mixed, she and Ben Johns silenced any doubts with a commanding straight-sets win over Anna Bright & JW Johnson.

Men’s Doubles Sees a New Superteam Emerge

After his shocking singles defeat, Ben Johns rebounded in doubles, pairing with Andrei Daescu for the first time. Their chemistry was instant, and they dominated the draw, cruising to gold in the final with an overwhelming 11-2, 11-7, 11-1win over Staksrud & Alshon.

This new duo could be the partnership to beat in 2025, with Daescu’s net presence complementing Johns’ all-around mastery.

Epic Semi-Final Battle: 87 Minutes of Madness

The Men’s Doubles semifinal between Johns/Daescu and Johnson/Klinger is already being called the Match of the Year. Lasting a grueling 87 minutes, it featured spectacular rallies, multiple match points saved, and even a behind-the-back winner by CJ Klinger that went viral. In the end, Johns & Daescu pulled through in a nail-biting 8-11, 12-10, 11-9 victory.

New Faces Shake Up Women’s Singles

While Waters continued her dominance, Women’s Singles saw major upsets, with Chao Yi Wang and Kate Fahey breaking through to the semifinals. Fan-favorite Catherine Parenteau was stunned in the quarterfinals, highlighting the growing depth in the women’s game.

Cape Coral Open By The Numbers

• 19,500+ fans attended – a new PPA record!
• $350,000 in prize money awarded
• John Goins becomes the youngest male player ever to defeat Ben Johns
• Anna Leigh Waters reaches her 100th career PPA title

What’s Next?

The Cape Coral Open proved that the 2025 season is one of the most unpredictable yet, with emerging young stars like Goins making waves, new partnerships dominating doubles, and controversies keeping fans talking.

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Next stop: The PPA Riverland Open (March 20-24) – can Johns & Waters continue their dominance? Will Goins prove he’s the real deal? Sign up to11 PICKLES for all the updates!

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