St. Louis Shock Pickleball Defeat: The New York Hustlers defeated the St. Louis Shock in a dominant showing on Friday, July 25, at the 2025 Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas event held at Pickler Universe in Carrollton, Texas. The Hustlers won four out of five matchups, including a clean sweep in the Dreambreaker, to seal their victory.
Women’s Doubles: Bright and Fahey Open Strong for St. Louis
St. Louis Shock started the match with confidence. Anna Bright and Kate Fahey played a strong women’s doubles match and beat Dominique Schaefer and Helena Jansen from the New York Hustlers with a convincing 11-2 score. It was a quick and controlled game that gave St. Louis their only win of the day.
Hustlers Take Control in Doubles and Mixed Matches
In men’s doubles, Hayden Patriquin and Gabriel Tardio from St. Louis Shock faced Zane Ford and Stephen Madonia from the New York Hustlers. Ford and Madonia won 11-4, tying the overall match at one win each.
The Hustlers took the lead in the first mixed doubles match when Zane Ford teamed up with Dominique Schaefer. They defeated Kate Fahey and Gabriel Tardio with a score of 11-5.
Next, Helena Jansen and Stephen Madonia showed great teamwork and energy, winning 11-1 over Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin in the second mixed doubles match. That gave the New York Hustlers a 3-1 lead and set the stage for the final Dreambreaker round.
Dreambreaker: Hustlers Shut Out Shock to Seal Win
The Dreambreaker format had four players from each team switching between singles and doubles. Gabriel Tardio, Hayden Patriquin, Kate Fahey, and Anna Bright represented St. Louis. Zane Ford, Stephen Madonia, Dominique Schaefer, and Helena Jansen played for New York.
The New York Hustlers closed the event in style with a complete shutout, winning the Dreambreaker 11-0. The St. Louis Shock had no answers for the speed and skill shown by the Hustlers’ lineup.
| Match Type | St. Louis Shock Players | Score | New York Hustlers Players | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Anna Bright / Kate Fahey | 11-2 | Dominique Schaefer / Helena Jansen | St. Louis Shock |
| Men’s Doubles | Hayden Patriquin / Gabriel Tardio | 4-11 | Zane Ford / Stephen Madonia | New York Hustlers |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Kate Fahey / Gabriel Tardio | 5-11 | Zane Ford / Dominique Schaefer | New York Hustlers |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin | 1-11 | Helena Jansen / Stephen Madonia | New York Hustlers |
| Dreambreaker | Tardio / Patriquin / Fahey / Bright (SL) | 0-0 | Ford / Madonia / Schaefer / Jansen (NYH) | New York Hustlers |
What This Means Going Forward
The New York Hustlers’ victory at the MLP Dallas event adds to their momentum in the 2025 season. Their performance was a mix of teamwork, precision, and smart strategy. St. Louis Shock, despite their strong start in women’s doubles, will now need to regroup before their next match.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock Pickleball Defeat
The New York Hustlers beat the St. Louis Shock 4-1 at the 2025 MLP Dallas event on July 25. After losing the women’s doubles, the Hustlers bounced back to win all remaining games, including a shutout Dreambreaker. The event took place at Pickler Universe in Carrollton, Texas.
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