Toronto United Pickleball Club’s Victory: Toronto United Pickleball Club earned a 3–1 victory over the Detroit-Windsor Drive during the 2025 Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) Central Split on Sunday, May 17. The match took place at Smash Pickleball in London, Ontario, where Toronto secured wins in three of the four games to claim the match.
This CNPL matchup featured skilled players from two competitive teams. Alexis Contratto, Evan Hollinsky, Jonas Dähler, and Natalie Araya represented the Detroit-Windsor Drive.
Toronto United Pickleball Club’s lineup included Jada Bui, Matt Kawamoto, Maximilian Wild, and Sneha Iyer. Both teams arrived aiming for a strong start in this key event of the league season.
Toronto Takes Early Control
| Game | Detroit-Windsor Drive | Toronto United Pickleball Club |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 13 | 21 |
| Game 2 | 13 | 21 |
| Game 3 | 21 | 17 |
| Game 4 | 20 | 21 |
| Total Games Won | 1 | 3 |
| Outcome | Loss | Win |
Game 4 was tight, but Toronto held off Detroit’s comeback attempt, winning 21–20 and sealing the match 3–1.
Detroit’s Tough Fight
Though the Detroit-Windsor Drive started slow, their Game 3 performance showed determination and teamwork. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome Toronto’s consistent play throughout the match.
What Comes Next
This win gives Toronto United Pickleball Club momentum as the CNPL season continues. Their strong teamwork and early lead helped them hold off a late push by Detroit. The Detroit-Windsor Drive, despite the loss, showed moments of solid play and will look to improve in upcoming matches.
News in Brief: Toronto United Pickleball Club’s Victory
Toronto United Pickleball Club defeated the Detroit-Windsor Drive 3–1 in the 2025 CNPL Central Split on May 17. The match took place at Smash Pickleball in London, Ontario. Toronto won Games 1, 2, and 4. Detroit managed a win in Game 3 but couldn’t complete the comeback.
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