Florida Smash Pickleball Mixed Doubles Win: The Florida Smash claimed a strong win over the D.C. Pickleball Team on Friday during the Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente. The match took place at Life Time Rancho San Clemente and ended 3-1 in favor of the Florida Smash, who did not need a Dreambreaker to seal the victory.
The Florida Smash entered the contest with three wins this season, while the D.C. Pickleball Team came in with one.
Florida Starts Fast in Women’s Doubles
The Florida Smash got off to a good start in women’s doubles. Martina Frantova and Paula Rives Palau defeated Christa Gecheva and Andrea Koop 11-7 to give their team an early lead.
D.C. Responds in Men’s Doubles
The D.C. Pickleball Team tied the match with a win in men’s doubles. Daniel De La Rosa and Stefan Auvergne beat Travis Rettenmaier and Cason Campbell 11-6. The result evened the score at one match each.
Mixed Doubles Turn the Tide
In the first mixed doubles match, Martina Frantova and Cason Campbell of the Florida Smash played with great focus. They earned an 11-3 win over Daniel De La Rosa and Christa Gecheva.
The second mixed doubles contest was more competitive. Paula Rives Palau and Travis Rettenmaier of the Florida Smash defeated Stefan Auvergne and Andrea Koop 11-8. This win secured the overall victory for the Florida Smash without needing a Dreambreaker.
| Match | Florida Smash | VS | D.C. Pickleball Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Martina Frantova / Paula Rives Palau | VS | Christa Gecheva / Andrea Koop | 11 – 7 |
| Men’s Doubles | Travis Rettenmaier / Cason Campbell | VS | Daniel De La Rosa / Stefan Auvergne | 6 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Martina Frantova / Cason Campbell | VS | Daniel De La Rosa / Christa Gecheva | 11 – 3 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Paula Rives Palau / Travis Rettenmaier | VS | Stefan Auvergne / Andrea Koop | 11 – 8 |
| Dreambreaker | Cason Campbell / Travis Rettenmaier / Martina Frantova / Paula Rives Palau | VS | Daniel De La Rosa / Stefan Auvergne / Andrea Koop / Christa Gecheva | 0 – 0 |
What the Outcome Means
The win helps the Florida Smash strengthen their place in the standings with a fourth victory. Their strong mixed doubles pairs were key to the result. The D.C. Pickleball Team, despite a solid men’s doubles win, will need to improve to stay in the race for playoff spots.
More matches will continue at Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente as teams push for better rankings.
News in Brief: Florida Smash Pickleball Mixed Doubles Win
The Florida Smash defeated the D.C. Pickleball Team 3-1 on Friday at Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente. The Florida Smash won women’s doubles and both mixed doubles matches to secure the win. The D.C. Pickleball Team earned one point in men’s doubles.
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