Atlanta Bouncers’ Comeback Showdown: The Atlanta Bouncers will play the Phoenix Flames on Friday at the 2025 MLP Phoenix. The match will take place at the Arizona Athletic Grounds. Both Premier Level teams are aiming for a comeback after Thursday’s losses in the 2025 Major League Pickleball season.
Atlanta holds a record of three wins and seven losses with eight points. Phoenix has two wins and seven losses with seven points. This match is the first scheduled game on Friday’s lineup.
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Both Teams Seek a Turnaround
The Atlanta Bouncers lost to the Utah Black Diamonds on Thursday. The Phoenix Flames were defeated by the Los Angeles Mad Drops. Each team now looks to break its losing streak.
A key update for Phoenix is the return of Genie Bouchard. She missed Thursday’s match but will be back on the court Friday. Her presence brings more strength to the Flames’ lineup.
Lineup for Friday’s Match
| Match Type | Atlanta Bouncers | vs | Phoenix Flames |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Double | Vivian Glozman / Victoria DiMuzio | vs | Jessie Irvine / Genie Bouchard |
| Men’s Double | Jaume Martinez Vich / Todd Fought | vs | Tyson McGuffin / Jack Sock |
| Mixed Double 1 | Vivian Glozman / Jaume Martinez Vich | vs | Genie Bouchard / Jack Sock |
| Mixed Double 2 | Victoria DiMuzio / Todd Fought | vs | Jessie Irvine / Tyson McGuffin |
What This Match Means
Atlanta Bouncers and the Phoenix Flames are near the bottom of the standings. A win on Friday could help either team move up and gain momentum.
Genie Bouchard’s return may give Phoenix a boost. For Atlanta, solid team play could help them secure an important win. As the season continues, every match counts toward playoff hopes.
News in Brief: Atlanta Bouncers’ Comeback Showdown
The Atlanta Bouncers play the Phoenix Flames on Friday at the 2025 MLP Phoenix. Both teams hope to recover after Thursday’s losses. Genie Bouchard returns for Phoenix, adding strength to their lineup. Key matchups in women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles could decide which team climbs the standings.