Atlanta Bouncers Battle for Playoff Survival: The 2025 Major League Pickleball season continues this week at the 2025 MLP Phoenix at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, where the Atlanta Bouncers will face the Utah Black Diamonds. The Atlanta Bouncers, with 8 points and a 3-6 record, are fighting to avoid missing the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Utah Black Diamonds, who are 0-3 with just 1 point, will be looking for their first win of the season.
Atlanta is currently in 11th place based on points per match. If the season ended today, they would be the first team out of the playoffs. Utah is playing for the first time since the season-opening event in Orlando.
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Upcoming Matchups
| Match Type | Atlanta Bouncers | vs | Utah Black Diamonds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Vivian Glozman / Victoria DiMuzio | vs | Allyce Jones / Genie Erokhina |
| Men’s Doubles | Jaume Martinez Vich / Todd Fought | vs | Connor Garnett / Tyler Loong |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Vivian Glozman / Jaume Martinez Vich | vs | Allyce Jones / Connor Garnett |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Victoria DiMuzio / Todd Fought | vs | Genie Erokhina / Tyler Loong |
What’s at Stake
Both teams have much to prove. Atlanta is close to missing the playoffs and needs a strong performance to improve their chances. Utah is still seeking its first victory of the season and will aim to make a statement at Edward Jones MLP Phoenix.
This matchup will be important for both teams as they try to gain momentum and climb the standings in the MLP season.
News in Brief: Atlanta Bouncers Battle for Playoff Survival
The Atlanta Bouncers (3-6, 8 points) will play the Utah Black Diamonds (0-3, 1 point) at the 2025 MLP Phoenix. Atlanta fights to avoid missing playoffs, while Utah seeks its first win. Four matches are scheduled, including women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles contests.