New Jersey 5s Dominate Season Opener: The New Jersey 5s started the 2025 Major League Pickleball season with a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Sliders at the USTA National Campus in Orlando. The win kicked off the season on a high note, with solid performances across doubles and mixed doubles matches.
Strong Start for New Jersey
The match began with strong performances from New Jersey’s women’s doubles team. Meghan Dizon and Anna Leigh Waters defeated Parris Todd and Lea Jansen 11-8, giving New Jersey an early lead.
In the men’s doubles match, Will Howells and Zane Navratil claimed a hard-fought 11-9 victory over Andrei Daescu and CJ Klinger. This gave New Jersey a commanding 2-0 advantage.
Columbus Responds but Falls Short
Columbus fought back with a win in the first mixed doubles match. Todd and Daescu defeated Dizon and Navratil 11-6, bringing the score to 2-1. However, New Jersey secured the victory in the second mixed doubles match. Waters and Howells downed Jansen and Klinger 11-4 to close out the match and seal the 3-1 win.
Significance of the Win
The New Jersey 5s’ strong opening performance shows their potential for a successful season in Major League Pickleball. With a mix of experienced players and strong teamwork, they are likely to be serious contenders as the season progresses.
News in Brief: New Jersey 5s Dominate Season Opener
The New Jersey 5s defeated the Columbus Sliders 3-1 in the 2025 Major League Pickleball season opener in Orlando. Wins by Meghan Dizon, Anna Leigh Waters, Will Howells, and Zane Navratil set the stage for the 5s’ strong start to the season.
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