Major League Pickleball Dallas Showdown: The Advil Targeted Relief Major League Pickleball Dallas event continues Friday, July 26, with eight matches scheduled at Pickler Universe in Carrollton. The day will feature top teams like the New Jersey 5s, Los Angeles Mad Drops, and Texas Ranchers as they face off in key matchups across two courts.
New Jersey 5s Debut Noe Khlif
The New Jersey 5s (12 wins, 3 losses, 38 points) are set to play their first matches since trading for Noe Khlif from the Miami Pickleball Club. Noe Khlif will take the place of Zane Navratil in the starting lineup. He will partner with Will Howells in men’s doubles and play mixed doubles with Meghan Dizon.
The New Jersey 5s will take on the SoCal Hard Eights (4 wins, 17 losses, 15 points) and the Phoenix Flames (4 wins, 16 losses, 13 points) during Friday’s schedule.
Mad Drops Take On Strong Contenders
After defeating the New York Hustlers in a 4–0 sweep on Thursday, the Los Angeles Mad Drops (15 wins, 5 losses, 40 points) are set to face two tough opponents on Friday. They will go head-to-head with the St. Louis Shock (19 wins, 1 loss, 60 points) and the Texas Ranchers (8 wins, 6 losses, 27 points).
The Los Angeles Mad Drops previously beat both of these teams in DreamBreakers last month at the MLP Daytona Beach event. They hope to repeat that performance in Dallas with their recent addition, Ben Johns.
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Texas Ranchers Set for Double Duty
The Texas Ranchers are preparing to play their first matches of the weekend against the Carolina Hogs (5 wins, 15 losses, 17 points) and the Los Angeles Mad Drops. This is their second event with Kaitlyn Christian on the team. Kaitlyn Christian is ranked No. 3 in women’s singles on the PPA Tour and could play a key role in DreamBreakers.
Match Schedule
Matches on Grandstand Court will begin at 11:00 a.m. CT. Championship Court games are set to start at 12:00 p.m. CT and will be broadcast live on PickleballTV.
News in Brief: Major League Pickleball Dallas Showdown
Top MLP teams return to action Friday at Pickler Universe in Carrollton. The New Jersey 5s debut Noe Khlif in matches against the SoCal Hard Eights and Phoenix Flames. The Los Angeles Mad Drops face the St. Louis Shock and Texas Ranchers, who will also battle the Carolina Hogs. Coverage airs on PickleballTV.
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