Player Standings Shift After MLP Phoenix: After the Major League Pickleball (MLP) Phoenix tournament, the latest player standings show strong performances from several top players, especially those from the Las Vegas Night Owls. The 2025 MLP Phoenix, held recently, highlighted individual skill across Premier teams, with players competing in multiple games to earn their ranks.
Top Performers Lead the Standings
Chao Yi Wang and Brooke Buckner, both from the Las Vegas Night Owls, lead the Premier and Challengers team player standings with 8 wins and 2 losses each, winning 80% of their games.
They each scored 103 points, with Chao Yi Wang winning 60.95% of points played and Brooke Buckner close behind at 60.59%. Marshall Brown of the Nashville Chefs also had an impressive record, winning 80% of his games and scoring 101 points.
Other players showing strong results include Lina Padegimaite of the California Black Bears and Michelle Esquivel from the Nashville Chefs, both winning 60% of their games. The D.C. Pickleball Team’s Mari Humberg, Stefan Auvergne, and Andrea Koop also performed well, with Andrea winning 70% of her games.
| Rank | Team | Player | Games Won | Games Lost | Games Won % | PTS Won | PTS Lost | PTS Won % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas Night Owls | Chao Yi Wang | 8 | 2 | 80.00% | 103 | 66 | 60.95% |
| 2 | Las Vegas Night Owls | Brooke Buckner | 8 | 2 | 80.00% | 103 | 67 | 60.59% |
| 3 | Nashville Chefs | Marshall Brown | 8 | 2 | 80.00% | 101 | 66 | 60.48% |
| 4 | California Black Bears | Lina Padegimaite | 6 | 4 | 60.00% | 100 | 88 | 53.19% |
| 5 | Nashville Chefs | Michelle Esquivel | 6 | 4 | 60.00% | 99 | 81 | 55.00% |
| 6 | D.C. Pickleball Team | Mari Humberg | 6 | 4 | 60.00% | 97 | 90 | 51.87% |
| 7 | D.C. Pickleball Team | Stefan Auvergne | 6 | 4 | 60.00% | 96 | 83 | 53.63% |
| 8 | Las Vegas Night Owls | Pablo Tellez | 6 | 4 | 60.00% | 94 | 82 | 53.41% |
| 9 | Las Vegas Night Owls | James Delgado | 6 | 4 | 60.00% | 94 | 83 | 53.11% |
| 10 | D.C. Pickleball Team | Andrea Koop | 7 | 3 | 70.00% | 89 | 85 | 51.15% |
Competitive Play Across Multiple Teams
The Las Vegas Night Owls have multiple players within the top 10, including Pablo Tellez and James Delgado, both with a 60% win rate. The Nashville Chefs and California Black Bears teams also had players with solid results, showing that competition is strong throughout the league.
This mix of results highlights the balance and competitiveness within Major League Pickleball as teams push to improve their standings throughout the season.
What the Standings Mean Moving Forward
The results from the 2025 MLP Phoenix tournament give a clear picture of who is leading the league and who to watch as the season continues. With strong performances from Las Vegas Night Owls players and close competition from Nashville Chefs and others, future tournaments are expected to be highly competitive. These standings will impact how teams prepare and strategize for upcoming matches.
News in Brief: Player Standings Shift After MLP Phoenix
Chao Yi Wang and Brooke Buckner of the Las Vegas Night Owls top the post 2025 MLP Phoenix player standings, both winning 80% of their games. Marshall Brown from the Nashville Chefs also performed well. The tournament results show fierce competition among teams, setting the stage for exciting future matches.
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