Nashville Chefs MLP Salt Lake City Victory: The Nashville Chefs claimed a 3-1 victory over the D.C. Pickleball Team on August 2, 2025, at The Picklr in Kaysville, Utah. With three match wins in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and the second mixed doubles, the Chefs secured the match before a Dreambreaker was needed.
This contest was part of Major League Pickleball’s Salt Lake City event. Both teams aimed to boost their position in the standings, but Nashville’s strong teamwork gave them the edge.
Fast Start by the Chefs
The Nashville Chefs got off to a solid start in the women’s doubles match. Genie Erokhina and Ewa Radzikowska played with strong energy and won 11-7 over Christa Gecheva and Andrea Koop of the D.C. Pickleball Team.
In men’s doubles, Marshall Brown and Anderson Scarpa held off Daniel De la Rosa and Rafa Hewett in a close 13-11 game. With two wins in hand, Nashville took control of the match.
D.C. Fights Back Briefly
In mixed doubles round one, Daniel De la Rosa and Christa Gecheva gave D.C. a chance to stay in the match. They beat Ewa Radzikowska and Marshall Brown 11-9 in a close contest, putting D.C. on the scoreboard.
But in the second mixed doubles match, Nashville sealed the deal. Genie Erokhina and Anderson Scarpa outplayed Andrea Koop and Rafa Hewett 11-4. That win gave the Chefs their third point, ending the match without needing a Dreambreaker.
Dreambreaker Unplayed
Although the match format includes a Dreambreaker if the score is tied at 2-2, Nashville’s 3-1 lead meant the final singles round wasn’t required. Both teams had players listed, but the outcome was already decided.
| Match | Nashville Chefs | vs | D.C. Pickleball Team | Score |
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| Women’s Doubles | Genie Erokhina / Ewa Radzikowska | vs | Christa Gecheva / Andrea Koop | 11 – 7 |
| Men’s Doubles | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa | vs | Daniel De la Rosa / Rafa Hewett | 13 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Ewa Radzikowska / Marshall Brown | vs | Daniel De la Rosa / Christa Gecheva | 9 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Genie Erokhina / Anderson Scarpa | vs | Andrea Koop / Rafa Hewett | 11 – 4 |
| Dreambreaker | Brown / Scarpa / Radzikowska / Erokhina | vs | Hewett / De la Rosa / Koop / Gecheva | 0 – 0 |
Strong Win for Nashville
This win was a key moment for the Nashville Chefs. With balanced play from all four team members, they showed improvement and confidence.
The D.C. Pickleball Team had some strong moments but couldn’t close the gap. They will look to bounce back in their next match.
News in Brief: Nashville Chefs MLP Salt Lake City Victory
On August 2, 2025, the Nashville Chefs beat the D.C. Pickleball Team 3-1 at The Picklr in Kaysville during MLP Salt Lake City. Wins in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and the second mixed doubles gave Nashville the victory. The Dreambreaker was not played as the match was already decided.
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