Columbus Sliders Pickleball Dreambreaker Victory: The Columbus Sliders won their fourth match of the season on Saturday at the Marathon MLP St. Louis event, defeating the Atlanta Bouncers in a tight five-match series. The competition took place at Chaifetz Arena and featured games on Championship Court and Grandstand Court.
The Sliders, who now have four wins, beat the Bouncers, who came into the match with two victories. The win came after a series of closely contested games, finishing with a Dreambreaker that sealed the victory for Columbus.
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Match Recap: A Close Fight on the Courts
The match began with women’s doubles. Columbus Sliders players Parris Todd and Lea Jansen took on Vivienne David and Victoria DiMuzio from the Atlanta Bouncers. Todd and Jansen won 11-7, giving the Sliders an early lead.
Next came the men’s doubles match, where Columbus teammates Andrei Daescu and CJ Klinger dominated Eric Roddy and Jaume Martinez Vich from Atlanta. The Sliders won that game 11-1, strengthening their lead.
Atlanta fought back during the mixed doubles matches. In the first mixed doubles game, Parris Todd and Andrei Daescu of Columbus lost to Jaume Martinez Vich and Vivienne David 10-12. The second mixed doubles game saw Atlanta’s Eric Roddy and Victoria DiMuzio defeat CJ Klinger and Lea Jansen 11-9, tying the match at 2-2.
Dreambreaker Seals the Win for Columbus
With two wins each, the match came down to a Dreambreaker—a fast-paced final game with all four team members playing singles points.
The Columbus Sliders’ lineup of Andrei Daescu, CJ Klinger, Parris Todd, and Lea Jansen won the Dreambreaker 21-15 against Jaume Martinez Vich, Eric Roddy, Vivienne David, and Victoria DiMuzio from the Atlanta Bouncers.
| Match | Columbus Sliders | vs | Atlanta Bouncers | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | vs | Vivienne David / Victoria DiMuzio | 11 – 7 |
| Men’s Doubles | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger | vs | Eric Roddy / Jaume Martinez Vich | 11 – 1 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Parris Todd / Andrei Daescu | vs | Jaume Martinez Vich / Vivienne David | 10 – 12 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | CJ Klinger / Lea Jansen | vs | Eric Roddy / Victoria DiMuzio | 9 – 11 |
| Dreambreaker | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger / Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | vs | Jaume Martinez Vich / Eric Roddy / Vivienne David / Victoria DiMuzio | 21 – 15 |
What This Win Means
The Columbus Sliders have now secured four wins, adding to their strong start in the MLP season. Atlanta Bouncers remain at two wins but showed strong teamwork and resilience, especially in the mixed doubles games.
With more matches coming up in the tournament, both teams will continue fighting for a top spot.
News in Brief: Columbus Sliders Pickleball Dreambreaker Victory
The Columbus Sliders defeated the Atlanta Bouncers 3-2 at MLP St. Louis on Saturday. After a 2-2 tie in regular play, the Sliders won the Dreambreaker 21-15. The match took place at Chaifetz Arena and featured top players like Parris Todd and Andrei Daescu.
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