London Smash Pickleball Club victory: The London Smash Pickleball Club won a 3-2 match against the Montreal Lions on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at CourtX in Oakville during the Canadian National Pickleball League’s Metropolitan Split. The victory came after a close contest, with both teams showing skill and determination in singles and mixed doubles matches.
Montreal Lions won two games, 21-19 and 21-16, while London Smash Pickleball Club captured three games, 21-12, 21-21, and 21-16, securing the overall win. The match featured intense rallies and strong performances from key players on both sides.
| Team | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Lions | 12 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 2 |
| London Smash Pickleball Club | 21 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 3 |
Player Highlights and Scores
For the Montreal Lions, Ernesto Fajardo and Louis-Charles Amyot each won their singles matches with scores of 21-19. Anne-Sophie Courteau and Louis-Charles Amyot teamed up in mixed doubles to win 21-16. Emma Li and Ernesto Fajardo faced tough losses in their mixed doubles match, scoring 14 points against their opponents.
| Team | Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | Emma Li | 0 | 0 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 21 | MX1 |
| Lions | Ernesto Fajardo | 0 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 21 | MX1 |
| Lions | Anne-Sophie Courteau | 0 | 0 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 16 | MX2 |
| Lions | Louis-Charles Amyot | 0 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 16 | MX2 |
London Smash Pickleball Club saw Jessica Kawamoto named Player of the Match. She won her singles match 21-12 and, with Ryan Torresin, claimed a mixed doubles victory 21-14. Wei Xing Li contributed a singles win 21-12. Ryan Torresin and Preston Gordon had close losses in mixed doubles, 21-16, but the team still secured overall victory.
| Team | Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smash | Jessica Kawamoto | 1 | 1 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 14 | MX1 |
| Smash | Ryan Torresin | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 14 | MX1 |
| Smash | Wei Xing Li | 0 | 1 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 21 | MX2 |
| Smash | Preston Gordon | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 21 | MX2 |
Mixed Doubles Action
Mixed doubles proved critical to London Smash Pickleball Club’s win. Jessica Kawamoto and Ryan Torresin’s MX1 pairing dominated 21-14, while Anne-Sophie Courteau and Louis-Charles Amyot of Montreal Lions put up a strong fight in MX2 but lost 21-16. The tight games kept fans engaged until the final point.
Significance of the Match
The win strengthens London Smash Pickleball Club’s position in the Canadian National Pickleball League. Their strong singles and mixed doubles play highlighted teamwork and consistency. The Montreal Lions remain competitive but will need new strategies to improve in upcoming matches.
News in Brief: London Smash Pickleball Club victory
London Smash Pickleball Club edged Montreal Lions 3-2 at CourtX, Oakville. Jessica Kawamoto earned Player of the Match. Close mixed doubles games were decisive. The win boosts London Smash’s CNPL standing while the Lions prepare for future matches.