The Montreal Lions defeated the Southwestern Ontario Brewers 4-0 on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at CourtX in Oakville during the Canadian National Pickleball League’s Metropolitan Split. The Lions dominated both singles and mixed doubles matches, showing strong teamwork and skill to secure a clean sweep.
Montreal Lions won all four games 21-17, 21-18, 21-21, and 21-20. The Southwestern Ontario Brewers fought hard but could not secure a single game. The match highlighted the Lions’ consistent performance and ability to capitalize on key moments.
| Team | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Ontario Brewers | 17 | 18 | 11 | 20 | 0 |
| Montreal Lions | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 4 |
Player Highlights and Scores
Anne-Sophie Courteau was named Player of the Match. She won her singles match 21-17 and paired with Louis-Charles Amyot to win MX1 mixed doubles 21-11. Louis-Charles Amyot contributed a singles win 21-18.
| Team | Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | Anne-Sophie Courteau | 1 | 1 | 21 | 17 | 1 | 21 | 11 | MX1 |
| Lions | Louis-Charles Amyot | 0 | 1 | 21 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 11 | MX1 |
| Lions | Emma Li | 0 | 1 | 21 | 17 | 1 | 21 | 20 | MX2 |
| Lions | Ernesto Fajardo | 0 | 1 | 21 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 20 | MX2 |
Emma Li and Ernesto Fajardo won MX2 mixed doubles 21-20 and Emma Li added a singles victory 21-17. The Southwestern Ontario Brewers—Ava Kalist, Mark Cleminson, Tara Di Giuseppe, and Luca D’Amico—struggled in both singles and mixed doubles, failing to claim a win.
| Team | Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | Ava Kalist | 0 | 0 | 17 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 21 | MX1 |
| Brewers | Mark Cleminson | 0 | 0 | 18 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 21 | MX1 |
| Brewers | Tara Di Giuseppe | 0 | 0 | 17 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 21 | MX2 |
| Brewers | Luca D’Amico | 0 | 0 | 18 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 21 | MX2 |
Mixed Doubles Performance
Mixed doubles played a key role in Montreal Lions’ victory. Both MX1 and MX2 pairings won their matches decisively, giving the team a clear advantage and demonstrating their strong coordination.
Significance of the Match
The win strengthens Montreal Lions’ position in the Canadian National Pickleball League. Their balanced performance across singles and mixed doubles shows teamwork and dominance. The Southwestern Ontario Brewers will need to refine their strategy for upcoming matches.
News in Brief: Montreal Lions Pickleball sweep Brewers
Montreal Lions defeated Southwestern Ontario Brewers 4-0 at CourtX, Oakville. Anne-Sophie Courteau was Player of the Match. Strong singles and mixed doubles performances secured the clean sweep. The victory improves Montreal Lions’ CNPL standing, while the Brewers aim to regroup for future games.
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