Columbus Sliders Pickleball Doubles Triumph: Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente continued on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with the Columbus Sliders earning a solid win over the Phoenix Flames. The teams battled on the courts at Life Time Rancho San Clemente, where Columbus won three of four games to secure the match before the DreamBreaker was needed.
Columbus Takes Early Lead in Doubles
The Columbus Sliders started strong in women’s doubles. Parris Todd and Lea Jansen defeated Genie Bouchard and Alex Walker of the Phoenix Flames by a score of 11–5.
In the men’s doubles match, CJ Klinger and Andrei Daescu played against Jack Sock and Tyson McGuffin. Columbus took the game in a close finish, winning 12–10 to go up two games to none.
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Flames Fight Back in Mixed Doubles
In the first mixed doubles, Parris Todd and Andrei Daescu faced Tyson McGuffin and Alex Walker. Columbus continued their run with an 11–7 win, moving one step closer to victory.
The Phoenix Flames responded in the second mixed doubles. Jack Sock and Genie Bouchard beat CJ Klinger and Lea Jansen, winning 11–7. This result gave the Flames one point but did not change the match outcome.
| Match | Columbus Sliders | VS | Phoenix Flames | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | VS | Genie Bouchard / Alex Walker | 11–5 |
| Men’s Doubles | CJ Klinger / Andrei Daescu | VS | Jack Sock / Tyson McGuffin | 12–10 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Parris Todd / Andrei Daescu | VS | Tyson McGuffin / Alex Walker | 11–7 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | CJ Klinger / Lea Jansen | VS | Jack Sock / Genie Bouchard | 7–11 |
| DreamBreaker | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger / Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | VS | Jack Sock / Tyson McGuffin / Genie Bouchard / Alex Walker | 0–0 |
No DreamBreaker Needed
Since the Columbus Sliders won three of the four games, the match was decided without a DreamBreaker. The final result confirmed the Columbus Sliders as the winners of the contest.
This win helps Columbus stay strong in the standings and shows the depth of their team. The Phoenix Flames will look to build on their mixed doubles success as they prepare for future matches.
News in Brief: Columbus Sliders Pickleball Doubles Triumph
The Columbus Sliders beat the Phoenix Flames on Sunday at San Clemente. Columbus won three games, including both doubles and the first mixed doubles, to secure the match. The Phoenix Flames took one mixed doubles win. No DreamBreaker was needed as Columbus closed out the contest early.
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