Chicago Slice DreamBreaker victory St. Louis: Chicago Slice defeated the Atlanta Bouncers on Thursday during the Major League Pickleball event at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. The match ended with a 3-2 victory after a final DreamBreaker round. Chicago now has three wins this season, while Atlanta remains at two.
The teams faced off in five rounds: two doubles matches, two mixed doubles matches, and a final DreamBreaker, which decided the winner. The match saw strong performances from both sides, with Chicago Slice pulling through at the end.
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Back-and-Forth Battle Between Two Competitive Teams
In the first round, the Atlanta Bouncers got ahead. Vivienne David and Victoria DiMuzio won the women’s doubles match against Callie Smith and Vivian Glozman with a score of 11-8.
Chicago quickly responded in the men’s doubles. James Ignatowich and Max Freeman beat Jaume Martinez Vich and Todd Fought 11-3, tying the match at 1-1.
In the first mixed doubles game, Max Freeman and Callie Smith teamed up for Chicago and defeated Todd Fought and Victoria DiMuzio 11-8, giving Chicago the lead.
However, Atlanta came back strong in the second mixed doubles match. Jaume Martinez Vich and Vivienne David crushed Vivian Glozman and James Ignatowich 11-0, forcing a fifth and final round.
| Match | Chicago Slice | vs | Atlanta Bouncers | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Callie Smith / Vivian Glozman | vs | Vivienne David / Victoria Dimuzio | 8 – 11 |
| Men’s Doubles | James Ignatowich / Max Freeman | vs | Jaume Martinez Vich / Todd Fought | 11 – 3 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Max Freeman / Callie Smith | vs | Todd Fought / Victoria Dimuzio | 11 – 8 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Vivian Glozman / James Ignatowich | vs | Jaume Martinez Vich / Vivienne David | 0 – 11 |
| DreamBreaker | Max Freeman / James Ignatowich / Vivian Glozman / Callie Smith | vs | Jaume Martinez Vich / Todd Fought / Vivienne David / Victoria DiMuzio | 21 – 16 |
Chicago Takes the Win in the DreamBreaker
With both teams tied 2-2, the match went to a DreamBreaker. Chicago Slice sent Max Freeman, James Ignatowich, Vivian Glozman, and Callie Smith to the court. The Atlanta Bouncers picked Jaume Martinez Vich, Todd Fought, Vivienne David, and Victoria DiMuzio.
In a close and exciting finish, Chicago won the DreamBreaker 21-16 to secure the match victory.
What This Means for the Season
The win helps Chicago Slice improve their record to three wins. Atlanta Bouncers stay at two. The result shows how strong and competitive both teams are. Fans can expect more close battles as the Major League Pickleball season continues in St. Louis.
News in Brief: Chicago Slice DreamBreaker Victory St. Louis
Chicago Slice won 3-2 against the Atlanta Bouncers on Thursday at Marathon MLP St. Louis. The teams were tied after four matches, but Chicago won the final DreamBreaker 21-16. The event took place at Chaifetz Arena. Chicago now has three wins this season, while Atlanta has two.