Atlanta Bouncers MLP Phoenix Victory: The Atlanta Bouncers picked up their third win of the 2025 Major League Pickleball season with a 3-1 victory over the SoCal Hard Eights on Saturday. The match was part of the Edward Jones MLP Phoenix event at the Arizona Athletic Grounds.
Atlanta secured the win before the Dreambreaker round by winning three of the four games in regulation play.
Strong Start from the Bouncers
The day opened with women’s doubles, where Vivian Glozman and Rachel Rettger gave Atlanta the early lead. They beat Irina Tereschenko and Judit Castillo 11-8. The Bouncers followed that with another win in men’s doubles. Todd Fought and Jaume Martinez Vich defeated Ryan Fu and Blaine Hovenier 11-8.
Mixed doubles continued the close battle. In a tight third game, Vivian Glozman and Jaume Martinez Vich fought hard to earn a 13-11 win over Ryan Fu and Judit Castillo. That gave Atlanta a 3-0 lead and sealed the match victory.
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SoCal Hard Eights Show Late Fight
The SoCal Hard Eights avoided a full sweep in the second mixed doubles match. Blaine Hovenier and Irina Tereschenko beat Rachel Rettger and Todd Fought 11-6. That win gave SoCal their only point of the day.
The Dreambreaker round was not played, since Atlanta had already clinched the match with three wins.
Here are the full match results:
| Match Type | Atlanta Bouncers | SoCal Hard Eights | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Vivian Glozman / Rachel Rettger | Irina Tereschenko / Judit Castillo | 11-8 |
| Men’s Doubles | Todd Fought / Jaume Martinez Vich | Ryan Fu / Blaine Hovenier | 11-8 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Vivian Glozman / Jaume Martinez Vich | Ryan Fu / Judit Castillo | 13-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Rachel Rettger / Todd Fought | Blaine Hovenier / Irina Tereschenko | 6-11 |
| Dreambreaker | Jaume Martinez Vich / Todd Fought / Vivian Glozman / Rachel Rettger | Blaine Hovenier / Ryan Fu / Judit Castillo / Irina Tereschenko | 0–0 |
Atlanta Moves Up in the Standings
This win gives the Atlanta Bouncers a 3-5 record in the season, showing signs of improvement after early struggles. They played with strong teamwork and energy throughout the match.
SoCal Hard Eights, now with a 1-6 record, will need to regroup quickly to stay in playoff contention. Their effort in the final match showed they still have fight left in them.
News in Brief: Atlanta Bouncers MLP Phoenix Victory
The Atlanta Bouncers beat the SoCal Hard Eights 3-1 at Edward Jones MLP Phoenix. Vivian Glozman, Rachel Rettger, Jaume Martinez Vich, and Todd Fought helped Atlanta seal the win before the Dreambreaker. SoCal won one match late, but Atlanta’s strong start earned them their third season victory.
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