Noe Khlif and Jay Devilliers brought the Miami Pickleball Club back into the match with an 11-3 win over SoCal Hard Eights’s Ryan Fu and Blaine Hovenier in men’s doubles at 2025 MLP Orlando. This victory tied the match 1-1 and set the stage for the upcoming mixed doubles contests.
Miami Gets on the Board
Khlif and Devilliers dominated the men’s doubles match, taking an early lead and never looking back. Their strong performance helped Miami recover from the earlier loss in women’s doubles, and they now stand even with SoCal going into the mixed doubles rounds.
SoCal’s Struggles in Doubles
Fu and Hovenier had a difficult time keeping up with the aggressive play of Khlif and Devilliers. Despite a strong effort, the SoCal duo couldn’t turn the momentum around, allowing Miami to take the second point of the match.
Looking Ahead: Mixed Doubles
With the score tied 1-1, the focus now shifts to the mixed doubles matchups. SoCal and Miami will battle it out in a series of mixed pairings, making the next round critical to determining which team takes the lead.
News in Brief: Noe Khlif and Jay Devilliers
Noe Khlif and Jay Devilliers of the Miami Pickleball Club evened the match at 1-1 with an 11-3 win over SoCal Hard Eights’s Ryan Fu and Blaine Hovenier in men’s doubles at 2025 MLP Orlando. The result sets the stage for the mixed doubles bouts, where both teams will fight for the lead.