Phoenix Flames Ignites First Home Win: The Phoenix Flames won their first home match of the season with a close DreamBreaker victory over the Atlanta Bouncers on Friday at the Arizona Athletic Grounds. The Flames beat the Bouncers 21-19 in the deciding DreamBreaker, improving their record to 3-7 with 9 points. Atlanta now stands at 3-8 with 9 points.
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Flames Rally with Help from Tyson McGuffin
The Phoenix Flames were behind 1-2 after the early matches but fought back with strong performances, especially from Tyson McGuffin. He won in men’s doubles and mixed doubles, helping the Flames push the game to a DreamBreaker.
In the final moments, with the score tied 18-18, McGuffin scored three out of four points against Todd Fought, securing the victory for the Flames.
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Home Crowd Fuels Flames
The match was especially meaningful for the Phoenix Flames as it was their first win in front of their home fans. Tyson McGuffin credited the crowd for helping the team stay energized.
“It definitely gets the juices flowing. The fans here are very passionate, so we love being able to play in Phoenix.” – (McGuffin)
Match Results
| Match Type | Phoenix Flames | Atlanta Bouncers | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Genie Bouchard/Jessie Irvine | Vivian Glozman/Victoria DiMuzio | 8-11 |
| Men’s Doubles | Jack Sock/Tyson McGuffin | Jaume Martinez Vich/Todd Fought | 11-4 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Genie Bouchard/Jack Sock | Vivian Glozman/Jaume Martinez Vich | 7-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Tyson McGuffin/Jessie Irvine | Victoria DiMuzio/Todd Fought | 11-3 |
| Dreambreaker | Jack Sock/Tyson McGuffin/Genie Bouchard/Jessie Irvine | Jaume Martinez Vich/Todd Fought/Vivian Glozman/Victoria DiMuzio | 21-19 |
What’s Next for Both Teams
Both teams will play again on Friday night. The Atlanta Bouncers will face the Dallas Flash, while the Phoenix Flames will take on the Utah Black Diamonds.
This win gives the Phoenix Flames a boost after a tough start and a chance to build momentum at home. The close match shows both teams are still fighting hard this season.
News in Brief: Phoenix Flames Ignites First Home Win
The Phoenix Flames won their first home game in the 2025 Major League Pickleball season by beating the Atlanta Bouncers in a DreamBreaker. Tyson McGuffin led the Flames with key wins. Both teams will play again Friday night, with Flames facing Utah and Bouncers meeting Dallas.
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