Utah Black Diamonds Dreambreaker Triumph: The Utah Black Diamonds won a close match against the Phoenix Flames on Friday at the Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente. The match took place at Life Time Rancho San Clemente and ended with a 3-2 victory for the Utah Black Diamonds after a tight Dreambreaker round.
Both teams came in with winning records—Phoenix Flames had two wins, and Utah Black Diamonds had three wins—making this an important contest for season standings.
Women’s and Men’s Doubles Start Strong for Phoenix
The Phoenix Flames began the day with strong play. In women’s doubles, Genie Bouchard and Jessie Irvine defeated Allyce Jones and Genie Erokhina in a close 13-11 game.
Phoenix also dominated men’s doubles. Jack Sock and Tyson McGuffin won 11-3 over Connor Garnett and Tyler Loong, giving the Phoenix Flames a 2-0 lead in matches.
Utah Answers Back in Mixed Doubles
The Utah Black Diamonds fought back in mixed doubles. Allyce Jones and Connor Garnett defeated Jessie Irvine and Tyson McGuffin 11-5 in the first mixed doubles match.
In the second mixed doubles game, Genie Erokhina and Tyler Loong also earned a win for Utah. They beat Jack Sock and Genie Bouchard 11-5, tying the overall match score at two wins each.
| Match | Utah Black Diamonds | VS | Phoenix Flames | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Allyce Jones / Genie Erokhina | VS | Genie Bouchard / Jessie Irvine | 11-13 |
| Men’s Doubles | Connor Garnett / Tyler Loong | VS | Jack Sock / Tyson McGuffin | 3-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Allyce Jones / Connor Garnett | VS | Jessie Irvine / Tyson McGuffin | 11-5 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Genie Erokhina / Tyler Loong | VS | Jack Sock / Genie Bouchard | 11-5 |
| Dreambreaker | Connor Garnett / Tyler Loong / Allyce Jones / Genie Erokhina | VS | Jack Sock / Tyson McGuffin / Genie Bouchard / Jessie Irvine | 21-18 |
Dreambreaker Seals the Win
The final Dreambreaker round was needed to decide the winner. The Utah Black Diamonds lined up Connor Garnett, Tyler Loong, Allyce Jones, and Genie Erokhina. The Phoenix Flames sent in Jack Sock, Tyson McGuffin, Genie Bouchard, and Jessie Irvine.
The Utah Black Diamonds pulled ahead in the closing moments, winning the Dreambreaker 21-18 to secure the team victory.
Why This Matters
The win helps the Utah Black Diamonds stay near the top of the standings. It also shows the team’s strength in mixed doubles and under pressure in Dreambreakers. The Phoenix Flames started strong but could not finish the match.
Both teams will continue playing in the Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente as they aim for playoff spots.
News in Brief: Utah Black Diamonds Dreambreaker Triumph
The Utah Black Diamonds defeated the Phoenix Flames 3-2 Friday at Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente. After trailing early, Utah won both mixed doubles and clinched the Dreambreaker 21-18. The win strengthens Utah’s position in the league standings.
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