Bay Area Breakers’ Challenger Race Hope: The Bay Area Breakers, currently ranked 8th in the Challenger Level standings, have undergone several changes and faced a challenging season. Here is an overview of their performance and the implications for their playoff prospects.
The Breakers Season Overview
The Breakers started the season strong, topping the standings after their initial event with a 2.0 points per match (ppm) average. However, recent performances have been disappointing. With only five points from their last seven matches and several roster changes failing to improve their standing, the team is currently on a downward trajectory.
Original Team
- Vivian Glozman (3)
- Collin Shick (18)
- Rachel Rettger (29)
- Patrick Kawka (32)
Recent Transactions
- Trade Before Waiver Period #1: Traded Vivian Glozman to the D.C. Pickleball Team (Premier Level) for Allyce Jones and $100k in cash.
- Waiver Period #1: Added Jill Braverman and waived Rachel Rettger. Added DJ Young and waived Patrick Kawka.
- Waiver Period #2: Added Martin Emmrich and waived DJ Young.
Current Team
- Collin Shick
- Jill Braverman
- Allyce Jones
- Martin Emmrich
Bay Area Breakers Match Results
- L (1-3) vs. Black Bears
- L (2-3) vs. Black Bears
- L (2-3) vs. SoCal
- L (1-3) vs. ATL
- L (0-4) vs. CHI
Playoff Chances
The Breakers face an uphill battle for playoff qualification with a 10% chance. To secure a playoff spot, they will need to average 2.0 points per match, a challenging task given their current form.
| Metric | Stats |
| Matches Played/Remaining | 13/10 |
| Points | 17 |
| Points Per Match | 1.31 |
| Current Position in the Table | 8th |
| Max Points Possible | 47 (10th) |
| Overall Match Win % | 43.59% |
| Women’s Doubles Win % | 62% (T-2nd) |
| Men’s Doubles Win % | 23% (10th) |
| Mixed Doubles Win % | 54% (3rd) |
| Dreambreaker Win % | 60% (3-2) (4th) |
News in Brief: Bay Area Breakers’ Challenger Race Hope
The Bay Area Breakers, currently 8th in the Challenger Level standings, have struggled after a strong start. Initially leading with a 2.0 points per match (ppm) average, the team has recently faced difficulties, earning only five points from their last seven matches.
Despite multiple roster changes, including trades and waivers, the Breakers have been unable to reverse their decline. With a 10% chance of making the playoffs, they must average 2.0 ppm in their remaining games to have any hope of qualification. Their current metrics include a 1.31 ppm, a 43.59% overall match win rate, and mixed doubles success at 54%.
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