Chicago Slice Sweeps New York Hustlers: The Chicago Slice delivered a dominant performance against the New York Hustlers, winning 4-0 in Major League Pickleball (MLP) action on Friday, June 6, 2025. The match took place on Grandstand Court at the 2025 MLP Daytona Beach tournament, which is now in its second day of competition.
Chicago Slice Stay Perfect With 4-0 Victory
Chicago controlled the match from start to finish, taking both gender doubles matches and sweeping through the mixed doubles to secure the win without needing a DreamBreaker.
The result lifts Chicago’s standing in the 2025 MLP season, which sees nine top teams competing this weekend at Pictona at Holly Hill. The four-day event is the fifth stop on the tour, with teams battling for points to qualify for the MLP Playoffs in August.
Tournament Background
The Daytona Beach stop is one of the most anticipated events on the MLP calendar. The venue is packed with fans, and players are competing at a high level as the regular season nears its later stages. Every match carries weight as teams try to position themselves for playoff contention.
Chicago entered this match looking to continue their strong season form, while New York was hoping for a breakthrough. However, the Slice quickly took control.
Match Results
Here is the full breakdown of the match between the Chicago Slice and New York Hustlers.
| Event | New York Hustlers | Score | Chicago Slice | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Dominique Schaefer / Lingwei Kong | 10 | Vivian Glozman / Pierina Imparato | 12 |
| Men’s Doubles | AJ Koller / Stephen Madonia | 9 | James Ignatowich / Max Freeman | 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | AJ Koller / Dominique Schaefer | 3 | Max Freeman / Pierina Imparato | 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Stephen Madonia / Lingwei Kong | 2 | James Ignatowich / Vivian Glozman | 11 |
| DreamBreaker | Stephen Madonia / AJ Koller / Dominique Schaefer / Lingwei Kong | 0 | Max Freeman / James Ignatowich / Vivian Glozman / Pierina Imparato | 0 |
Final Match Result: Chicago Slice win 4 – 0 over New York Hustlers
Chicago’s Balanced Attack Shines
Chicago’s balance across their roster stood out in this match. In the women’s doubles opener, Vivian Glozman and Pierina Imparato edged Dominique Schaefer and Lingwei Kong 12-10 in a tight contest.
The men’s doubles followed, with James Ignatowich and Max Freeman beating AJ Koller and Stephen Madonia 11-9.
From there, Chicago surged through mixed doubles. Freeman and Imparato easily defeated Koller and Schaefer 11-3, and Ignatowich and Glozman overwhelmed Madonia and Kong 11-2 to complete the sweep.
Since Chicago won all four matches, no DreamBreaker was required, and the official result stood at 4-0.
What’s Next
Both teams will continue competing through the weekend in Daytona Beach. Chicago will look to maintain their strong run and gather more points toward the playoffs. New York will aim to regroup and bounce back in their next matchup.
News in Brief: Chicago Slice Sweeps New York Hustlers
The Chicago Slice swept the New York Hustlers 4-0 at the 2025 MLP Daytona Beach tournament on June 6, 2025. Chicago won all doubles and mixed matches in a strong showing. The win keeps Chicago in the playoff hunt, while New York looks to recover in its next game.
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