The Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente began on Thursday at Life Time Rancho San Clemente. The first day of the event featured Challenger Level matches only. The Florida Smash won three matches against the Nashville Chefs, who claimed one victory.
The tournament brought together top players from both teams. The Florida Smash lineup included Martina Frantova, Paula Rives Palau, Travis Rettenmaier, and Cason Campbell. The Nashville Chefs were represented by Ewa Radzikowska, Michelle Esquivel, Marshall Brown, and Anderson Scarpa.
Matches and Results
Martina Frantova and Paula Rives Palau of the Florida Smash played against Ewa Radzikowska and Michelle Esquivel of the Nashville Chefs. The Nashville Chefs earned their only win of the day with a score of 11–6.
Travis Rettenmaier and Cason Campbell from the Florida Smash faced Marshall Brown and Anderson Scarpa. The Florida Smash won a close game 11–9.
Cason Campbell and Martina Frantova paired for the Florida Smash to play against Marshall Brown and Ewa Radzikowska. The Florida Smash took the match 11–9.
Travis Rettenmaier and Paula Rives Palau of the Florida Smash competed against Anderson Scarpa and Michelle Esquivel. They secured a solid win with a score of 11–4.
| Match | Florida Smash | vs | Nashville Chefs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Martina Frantova / Paula Rives Palau | vs | Ewa Radzikowska / Michelle Esquivel | 6-11 |
| Men’s Doubles | Travis Rettenmaier / Cason Campbell | vs | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa | 11–9 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Cason Campbell / Martina Frantova | vs | Marshall Brown / Ewa Radzikowska | 11–9 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Travis Rettenmaier / Paula Rives Palau | vs | Anderson Scarpa / Michelle Esquivel | 11–4 |
| Dreambreaker | Cason Campbell / Travis Rettenmaier / Martina Frantova / Paula Rives Palau | vs | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa / Ewa Radzikowska / Michelle Esquivel | 0–0 |
After four games, the Florida Smash led three to one. This made the DreamBreaker match unnecessary, so it was not played. The Florida Smash showed strong teamwork and skill to win most contests.
The opening day showed the Florida Smash’s strong teamwork and skill. Winning three out of four matches gave them a good start in the tournament. The Nashville Chefs will aim to improve their performance in the next rounds to stay in the competition.
News in Brief: Florida Smash Pickleball Victory Over Nashville Chefs
The Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente began at Life Time Rancho San Clemente. Florida Smash won three matches against Nashville Chefs, who earned one win. The Dreambreaker match was yet to start. The event displayed solid performances from both teams as play continues.