Columbus Sliders Pickleball Sweep MLP New York: The Columbus Sliders earned a strong victory over the New York Hustlers on Thursday as Major League Pickleball New York began at Sportime Randall’s Island. The Sliders won all four games played, showing sharp teamwork and skill in every match. This win put them ahead early in the event.
The competition included women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and two mixed doubles matches. These games counted toward the team’s total score. The Dreambreaker tiebreaker was not played because the Sliders had already secured the win by sweeping the earlier matches.
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Women’s Doubles Victory
In the first game, Marcela Hones and Lea Jansen of the Columbus Sliders defeated Luana Stanciu and Helena Jansen from the New York Hustlers. The final score was 11-7. This set a strong tone for the rest of the match.
Men’s Doubles Domination
The Sliders continued their lead in men’s doubles. Andrei Daescu and CJ Klinger won against Zane Ford and Donald Young with a score of 11-5. This match showed their clear control and steady play.
Mixed Doubles Performances
In mixed doubles, the Columbus Sliders kept up their success. Marcela Hones and Andrei Daescu teamed up to beat Helena Jansen and Donald Young, finishing 11-7. The second mixed doubles game was even more decisive. CJ Klinger and Lea Jansen won 11-0 against Luana Stanciu and Zane Ford, closing out the victory.
| Match | Columbus Sliders | VS | New York Hustlers | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Marcela Hones / Lea Jansen | VS | Luana Stanciu / Helena Jansen | 11-7 |
| Men’s Doubles | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger | VS | Zane Ford / Donald Young | 11-5 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Marcela Hones / Andrei Daescu | VS | Helena Jansen / Donald Young | 11-7 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | CJ Klinger / Lea Jansen | VS | Luana Stanciu / Zane Ford | 11-0 |
| Dreambreaker | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger / Lea Jansen / Marcela Hones | VS | Zane Ford / Donald Young / Helena Jansen / Luana Stanciu | 0-0 |
Dreambreaker Not Needed
The Dreambreaker round, which is used if teams are tied, was not required. The Columbus Sliders had already won four matches.
This result gave the Columbus Sliders an important early win in the tournament standings. It also showed the strength of their roster, with all players contributing points. The New York Hustlers will look to adjust their lineups in the next matches to recover from this opening loss. The event will continue over the weekend, with many more teams hoping to improve their records and secure playoff spots.
News in Brief: Columbus Sliders Pickleball Sweep MLP New York
The Columbus Sliders defeated the New York Hustlers at Sportime Randall’s Island in Major League Pickleball New York. They won all four matches played, including women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles. This win puts the Sliders ahead early as the event continues through the weekend.
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