Los Angeles Mad Drops Stun Phoenix Flames: Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente continued on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with the Los Angeles Mad Drops defeating the Phoenix Flames in a dramatic match. The teams played at Life Time Rancho San Clemente, where the final result came down to a decisive DreamBreaker tiebreaker.
Back-and-Forth Games in Doubles
The Phoenix Flames took the first point in women’s doubles. Jessie Irvine and Alex Walker defeated Catherine Parenteau and Jade Kawamoto 11–3.
In men’s doubles, Quang Duong and Hunter Johnson of the Los Angeles Mad Drops answered back. They edged out Jack Sock and Tyson McGuffin 11–9 to even the score.
The Phoenix Flames gained another lead in the first mixed doubles. Tyson McGuffin and Jessie Irvine beat Hunter Johnson and Jade Kawamoto 11–5.
Los Angeles tied the match again with a strong second mixed doubles showing. Quang Duong and Catherine Parenteau overpowered Jack Sock and Alex Walker 11–2.
| Match | Los Angeles Mad Drops | VS | Phoenix Flames | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Catherine Parenteau / Jade Kawamoto | VS | Jessie Irvine / Alex Walker | 3-11 |
| Men’s Doubles | Quang Duong / Hunter Johnson | VS | Jack Sock / Tyson McGuffin | 11-9 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Hunter Johnson / Jade Kawamoto | VS | Tyson McGuffin / Jessie Irvine | 5-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Quang Duong / Catherine Parenteau | VS | Jack Sock / Alex Walker | 11-2 |
| DreamBreaker | Hunter Johnson / Quang Duong / Catherine Parenteau / Jade Kawamoto | VS | Jack Sock / Tyson McGuffin / Alex Walker / Jessie Irvine | 21–6 |
DreamBreaker Seals the Win
With both teams winning two games each, the match moved to a DreamBreaker. All four players from each team took part.
Hunter Johnson, Quang Duong, Catherine Parenteau, and Jade Kawamoto played for the Los Angeles Mad Drops. Jack Sock, Tyson McGuffin, Jessie Irvine, and Alex Walker represented the Phoenix Flames.
The Los Angeles team dominated the tiebreaker, winning 21–6 to secure the match.
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This win keeps the Los Angeles Mad Drops high in the standings. The Phoenix Flames showed strength in doubles but could not hold off the final surge. Both teams will look to build on their performances in future contests.
News in Brief: Los Angeles Mad Drops Stun Phoenix Flames
The Los Angeles Mad Drops beat the Phoenix Flames in San Clemente on Sunday. After splitting four games, Los Angeles won the DreamBreaker 21–6. This strong finish earned them the match victory and boosted their standing in Major League Pickleball competition.