Nashville Chefs Pickleball Tournament Victory: The Nashville Chefs secured a 3-1 win over the D.C. Pickleball Team at the Edward Jones Major League Pickleball Mid-Season Tournament on Friday. The Challenger-level showdown took place at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as part of a week-long event featuring 22 teams.
The win moves Nashville closer to the knockout stage while the D.C. Pickleball Team drops to 1-2 in the tournament standings.
Strong Start from Nashville in Women’s Doubles
Nashville’s Michelle Esquivel and Ewa Radzikowska opened the match with a win, beating Andrea Koop and Christa Gecheva 11-6 in the women’s doubles match. That early lead gave the Chefs a solid foundation.
D.C. Evens the Score in Men’s Doubles
The D.C. Pickleball Team responded in the men’s doubles match. Daniel De La Rosa and Rafa Hewett pulled out a tight 11-9 victory over Marshall Brown and Anderson Scarpa, tying the match at 1-1.
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Mixed Doubles Shifts Momentum Back to Nashville
Nashville Chefs regained control in the first mixed doubles match. Ewa Radzikowska teamed up with Anderson Scarpa to beat Daniel De La Rosa and Christa Gecheva 11-6.
In the second mixed doubles, Michelle Esquivel and Marshall Brown defeated Rafa Hewett and Andrea Koop 11-4. That win gave Nashville a 3-1 match victory, making a DreamBreaker unnecessary.
| Match | Nashville Chefs | vs | D.C. Pickleball Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Michelle Esquivel / Ewa Radzikowska | vs | Andrea Koop / Christa Gecheva | 11-6 |
| Men’s Doubles | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa | vs | Daniel De La Rosa / Rafa Hewett | 9-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Ewa Radzikowska / Anderson Scarpa | vs | Daniel De La Rosa / Christa Gecheva | 11-6 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Michelle Esquivel / Marshall Brown | vs | Rafa Hewett / Andrea Koop | 11-4 |
| DreamBreaker | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa / Ewa Radzikowska / Michelle Esquivel | vs | Rafa Hewett / Daniel De La Rosa / Andrea Koop / Christa Gecheva | 0-0 |
Nashville Advances in Challenger Bracket
The victory improves the Nashville Chefs’ record to 3-0, keeping them unbeaten in the Challenger bracket. The D.C. Pickleball Team now stands at 1-2 and will need strong results in their next match to stay in playoff contention.
The Chefs continue to show strong team chemistry and could be a top contender as the tournament progresses.
News in Brief: Nashville Chefs Pickleball Tournament Victory
The Nashville Chefs defeated the D.C. Pickleball Team 3-1 at the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament. Nashville won both mixed doubles matches after splitting the opening games. With a perfect 3-0 record, the Chefs are now one of the leading teams in the Challenger bracket.
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