Miami Pickleball Club Pickleball Victory: The Miami Pickleball Club defeated the New York Hustlers 3–2 in a close battle at the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament on Saturday at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The match was decided in a tight Dreambreaker, which Miami won 21–18.
Fast Start for Miami
Miami began strong by winning both gender doubles games. Milan Rane and Mya Bui beat Dominique Schaefer and Helena Jansen 11–5 in women’s doubles. Then, Noe Khlif and Yuta Funemizu took down Stephen Madonia and Zane Ford 11–4 in men’s doubles.
These early wins gave the Miami Pickleball Club a 2–0 lead in the match.
New York Strikes Back
The New York Hustlers quickly responded. Zane Ford and Dominique Schaefer overpowered Milan Rane and Noe Khlif 11–2 in mixed doubles. Then, Helena Jansen and Stephen Madonia secured another win, beating Mya Bui and Yuta Funemizu 11–7.
This tied the match at 2–2 and sent it to a Dreambreaker singles tiebreak.
Tense Dreambreaker Finish
Both teams put forward their best four players in the Dreambreaker: Noe Khlif, Yuta Funemizu, Milan Rane, and Mya Bui for Miami; Zane Ford, Stephen Madonia, Dominique Schaefer, and Helena Jansen for New York.
The Miami Pickleball Club held steady under pressure, winning the Dreambreaker 21–18 and taking the match 3–2 overall.
| Event | Miami Pickleball Club | New York Hustlers | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Milan Rane / Mya Bui | Dominique Schaefer / Helena Jansen | 11-5 | Miami Pickleball Club |
| Men’s Doubles | Noe Khlif / Yuta Funemizu | Stephen Madonia / Zane Ford | 11-4 | Miami Pickleball Club |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Milan Rane / Noe Khlif | Zane Ford / Dominique Schaefer | 2-11 | New York Hustlers |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Mya Bui / Yuta Funemizu | Stephen Madonia / Helena Jansen | 7-11 | New York Hustlers |
| Dreambreaker | Khlif / Funemizu / Rane / Bui | Ford / Madonia / Schaefer / Jansen | 21-18 | Miami Pickleball Club |
What This Win Means
This win moves the Miami Pickleball Club further in the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament. Their teamwork and strong start helped them survive New York’s late comeback. Miami now continues its push for the championship in Grand Rapids.
News in Brief: Miami Pickleball Club Pickleball Victory
The Miami Pickleball Club beat the New York Hustlers 3–2 at the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament on Saturday. After both teams won two games each, Miami edged out New York 21–18 in a Dreambreaker singles match to seal the win and advance further in the event.
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