Nashville Chefs Pickleball Dreambreaker Win: The Nashville Chefs secured a tight win against the D.C. Pickleball Team on Thursday at Sportime Randall’s Island as Major League Pickleball New York began. The match came down to the Dreambreaker tiebreaker, where the Nashville Chefs edged ahead 22-20 to claim victory on the first day of play.
Both Premier Level and Challenger Level teams competed in important opening matches. The Nashville Chefs and the D.C. Pickleball Team battled through five games before the winner was decided.
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Women’s Doubles Open the Match
In women’s doubles, Michelle Esquivel and Ewa Radzikowska of the Nashville Chefs earned an early lead by beating Christa Gecheva and Andrea Koop 11-9. This win gave the Chefs their first point of the contest.
Men’s Doubles Levels the Score
The D.C. Pickleball Team struck back in men’s doubles. Daniel De La Rosa and Stefan Auvergne defeated Marshall Brown and Anderson Scarpa with a clear 11-4 result, tying the overall match score.
Mixed Doubles Matches Go Both Ways
Mixed doubles brought more back-and-forth action. In the first mixed doubles game, Ewa Radzikowska and Marshall Brown won a very close 12-10 match against Stefan Auvergne and Andrea Koop.
But the D.C. Pickleball Team recovered in the second mixed doubles game. Daniel De La Rosa and Christa Gecheva defeated Michelle Esquivel and Anderson Scarpa 11-5, evening the match once again.
| Match | Nashville Chefs | VS | D.C. Pickleball Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Michelle Esquivel / Ewa Radzikowska | VS | Christa Gecheva / Andrea Koop | 11-9 |
| Men’s Doubles | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa | VS | Daniel De La Rosa / Stefan Auvergne | 4-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Ewa Radzikowska / Marshall Brown | VS | Stefan Auvergne / Andrea Koop | 12-10 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Michelle Esquivel / Anderson Scarpa | VS | Daniel De La Rosa / Christa Gecheva | 5-11 |
| Dreambreaker | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa / Ewa Radzikowska / Michelle Esquivel | VS | Stefan Auvergne / Daniel De La Rosa / Andrea Koop / Christa Gecheva | 22-20 |
Dreambreaker Decides the Winner
With both teams winning two games each, the match went into a Dreambreaker tiebreaker. The Nashville Chefs lineup of Marshall Brown, Anderson Scarpa, Ewa Radzikowska, and Michelle Esquivel faced the D.C. Pickleball Team’s Stefan Auvergne, Daniel De La Rosa, Andrea Koop, and Christa Gecheva. After a close battle, the Nashville Chefs came out on top, winning 22-20.
This win improves the Nashville Chefs’ record and gives them a strong start in the event. The D.C. Pickleball Team showed they can challenge top teams and will look to bounce back in their next matches. The event continues over the weekend as teams fight to collect points and secure spots in the playoffs.
News in Brief: Nashville Chefs Pickleball Dreambreaker Win
The Nashville Chefs defeated the D.C. Pickleball Team in a close match at Major League Pickleball New York. After splitting four games, the Nashville Chefs won the Dreambreaker 22-20. The event at Sportime Randall’s Island will continue through the weekend with more teams competing.
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