London Smash Pickleball Club Stuns CNPL Season: The 2025 CNPL Metropolitan Split opened its regular season at CourtX in Oakville on September 6th, 2025, with the London Smash Pickleball Club defeating the Southwestern Ontario Brewers 4-0. The Smash dominated all four games, winning 21-8, 21-20, 21-18, and 21-14, securing a clean sweep.
| Team | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smash | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 4 |
| Brewers | 8 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 0 |
The Canadian National Pickleball League’s first regular-season event showcased high-level competition between top teams. London Smash Pickleball Club quickly established control, leaving Southwestern Ontario Brewers struggling to keep pace. Each Smash player contributed to singles and mixed doubles victories, showing teamwork and skill across all matches.
Team Performance
London Smash Pickleball Club featured standout performances from Jessica Kawamoto, Preston Gordon, Ryan Torresin, and Wei Xing Li. Jessica Kawamoto earned Player of the Match with strong singles and MX2 doubles wins. Preston Gordon and Ryan Torresin also contributed with wins in singles and mixed doubles, while Wei Xing Li helped secure MX1 doubles success.
| Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Kawamoto | 1 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 14 | MX2 |
| Preston Gordon | 0 | 1 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 18 | MX1 |
| Ryan Torresin | 0 | 1 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 14 | MX2 |
| Wei Xing Li | 0 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 18 | MX1 |
Southwestern Ontario Brewers’ players Ava Kalist, Kyle Hermetz, Mark Cleminson, and Tiffany Au fought hard but could not secure any wins. Kalist and Au struggled in MX2 doubles, while Hermetz and Cleminson lost close matches in singles and MX1 doubles.
| Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ava Kalist | 0 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 21 | MX1 |
| Kyle Hermetz | 0 | 0 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 21 | MX1 |
| Mark Cleminson | 0 | 0 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 21 | MX2 |
| Tiffany Au | 0 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 21 | MX2 |
Game Highlights
The London Smash Pickleball Club dominated from the start. Scores were 21-8, 21-20, 21-18, and 21-14. Each player scored consistently in both singles and mixed doubles matches. The Brewers were competitive in Game 2 and Game 3 but could not overcome the Smash’s strong play.
Significance of the Win
The London Smash Pickleball Club’s victory sets a strong tone for the CNPL season. Their teamwork and skill put pressure on other teams early in the season. Southwestern Ontario Brewers will look to improve in upcoming matches as the league continues.
News in Brief: London Smash Pickleball Club Stuns CNPL Season
London Smash Pickleball Club defeated Southwestern Ontario Brewers 4-0 at the 2025 CNPL Metropolitan Split in Oakville on September 6th, 2025. Jessica Kawamoto earned Player of the Match. The Smash won all four games, showing strong teamwork and consistent play. The Brewers were unable to claim a win in singles or doubles.