Dallas Flash Triumph Over Columbus Sliders: The Dallas Flash kicked off their 2025 season with a commanding 3-1 win over the Columbus Sliders at the MLP Orlando 2025. The defending Premier level champions wasted no time getting back into form, defeating the Sliders in just four matches.
Dallas Flash Start Strong in First Match of the Season
After clinching the 2024 Premier level championship, the Dallas Flash showed no signs of slowing down in their first match of the new season. They dominated the Columbus Sliders 3-1 at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, April 25, 2025.
Tyra Black and Jorja Johnson set the tone early, delivering an 11-1 victory over Parris Todd and Lea Jansen in women’s doubles. This strong start was quickly followed by JW Johnson and Augie Ge, who won their men’s doubles match against Andrei Daescu and CJ Klinger with a score of 11-7, giving Dallas a commanding 2-0 lead heading into the mixed doubles matches.
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Dominance in Mixed Doubles
The mixed doubles matches sealed the win for the Flash. In the first mixed doubles contest, JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson dominated with an 11-0 victory over Jansen and Klinger, finishing the match in decisive fashion and securing a 3-1 victory for Dallas.
JW Johnson Reflects on the Win
JW Johnson shared his thoughts on the pressure of being defending champions. “We know that every team is gonna come out extra motivated to face us, and so we’ve just gotta be prepared for it and come out with our ‘A’ game every time,” he said, emphasizing the importance of staying focused and prepared as the season progresses.
What’s Next for Dallas and Columbus
Both teams will be back in action on Friday afternoon, with Columbus set to face the Carolina Hogs, and Dallas preparing for a matchup against the New York Hustlers. The victory for Dallas not only boosts their confidence but also sets the tone for the rest of the season as they defend their championship title.
News in Brief: Dallas Flash Triumph Over Columbus Sliders
The Dallas Flash began their 2025 season with a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Sliders at the MLP Orlando 2025. Tyra Black and Jorja Johnson led the way with a strong win in women’s doubles, followed by JW Johnson and Augie Ge in men’s doubles. Dallas closed the match with a dominant mixed doubles performance.
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