Montreal Lions Stuns Toronto United: The 2025 CNPL Metropolitan Split opened its regular season at CourtX in Oakville on September 6th, 2025, with the Montreal Lions defeating the Toronto United Pickleball Club 4-0. The Lions won all four games with scores of 21-19, 21-16, 21-17, and 21-19, securing a strong start to the season.
| Team | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Lions | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 4 |
| Toronto United Pickleball Club | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 0 |
The Canadian National Pickleball League’s first regular-season event featured competitive matchups between top teams. Montreal Lions quickly took control against Toronto United Pickleball Club. Each Lion player contributed to both singles and mixed doubles victories, showing teamwork and skill, while Toronto United struggled to score consistently in any match.
Team Performance
Montreal Lions’ players Anne-Sophie Courteau, Emma Li, Ernesto Fajardo, and Louis-Charles Amyot led the team’s strong performance. Louis-Charles Amyot earned Player of the Match with victories in singles and MX1 doubles. Courteau and Emma Li secured wins in MX1 and MX2 doubles, while Ernesto Fajardo contributed to MX2 doubles and singles success.
| Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne-Sophie Courteau | 0 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 17 | MX1 |
| Emma Li | 0 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX2 |
| Ernesto Fajardo | 0 | 1 | 21 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX2 |
| Louis-Charles Amyot | 1 | 1 | 21 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 17 | MX1 |
Toronto United Pickleball Club’s Jada Bui, Jordann Vigna, Maximilian Wild, and Xiao Han fought hard but could not claim a win. Bui and Wild lost MX1 doubles and singles matches, while Vigna and Han fell in MX2 doubles and singles, leaving the team scoreless.
| Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jada Bui | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 21 | MX1 |
| Jordann Vigna | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX2 |
| Maximilian Wild | 0 | 0 | 16 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 21 | MX1 |
| Xiao Han | 0 | 0 | 16 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX2 |
Game Highlights
Montreal Lions dominated from the first game. Scores were 21-19, 21-16, 21-17, and 21-19. Each player scored consistently in singles and mixed doubles. Toronto United Pickleball Club was competitive at times but could not match the Lions’ strong teamwork and skill.
Significance of the Win
The Montreal Lions’ clean sweep sets a strong tone for the CNPL season. Their teamwork and consistent play make them early favorites. Toronto United Pickleball Club will need to improve in upcoming matches to stay competitive in the league.
News in Brief: Montreal Lions Stuns Toronto United
Montreal Lions defeated Toronto United Pickleball Club 4-0 at the 2025 CNPL Metropolitan Split in Oakville on September 6th, 2025. Louis-Charles Amyot earned Player of the Match. The Lions won all four games, dominating both singles and mixed doubles. Toronto United failed to secure a win in any match.
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