Parris Todd and Lea Jansen: The 2025 Major League Pickleball season started this week at the USTA National Campus in Orlando. Teams from across the league gathered for the first matches of the season. Columbus Sliders faced the Texas Ranchers in an exciting match that began with women’s doubles. The game between Parris Todd/Lea Jansen and Etta Tuionetoa/Tina Pisnik opened the series.
Early Lead Turns into Epic Battle
Todd and Jansen started strong and reached match point at 10-3. Fans expected a quick finish, but Tuionetoa and Pisnik fought back. They won eight points in a row, turning the match around and earning their own match point at 11-10. Just when it looked like the Ranchers might steal the game, Todd and Jansen regained control. They got the serve back and scored the last three points to win 13-11.
A Key Win for the Sliders
The victory gave Columbus a 1-0 lead going into men’s doubles. The tight finish set the tone for the rest of the match between the two teams. This early win could help the Sliders build momentum as the season continues.
What It Means Going Forward
This match shows how quickly momentum can change in pickleball. The Sliders will hope to carry their energy into the next games. The Ranchers, despite the loss, showed resilience that may help them in future matches. The season has only just begun, but fans can already expect more close games like this one.
News in Brief: Parris Todd and Lea Jansen
Parris Todd and Lea Jansen won a thrilling women’s doubles match for the Columbus Sliders at MLP Orlando. They defeated Tuionetoa and Pisnik 13-11 after nearly losing a 10-3 lead. The win gives Columbus a 1-0 lead over the Texas Ranchers in the season-opening match.
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