St. Louis Shock Ruins Genie Bouchard’s Debut: St. Louis Shock made an emphatic start to their Las Vegas event of MLP, securing a 4-0 sweep over the Utah Black Diamonds on Monday. The team wasted no time in asserting itself on Championship Court, delivering a decisive victory that put an early dent in Genie Bouchard’s much-anticipated Major League Pickleball debut.
Genie Bouchard, the former tennis star, teamed up with Alix Truong in women’s doubles but couldn’t overcome the experienced duo of Kate Fahey and Anna Bright. St. Louis Shock took the match 25-19, setting the tone for the day.
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St. Louis Shock Maintains Momentum in Men’s Doubles
The men’s doubles match saw St. Louis Shock’s Hayden Patriquin and Gabriel Tardio continue their team’s momentum, outlasting Connor Garnett and Tyler Loong in a tight contest, 25-20. The Utah Black Diamonds tried to fight back, but the Shock’s consistency kept them on the front foot, inching closer to a clean sweep.
St. Louis Shock Seals the Deal in Mixed Doubles
In the mixed doubles matches, Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin teamed up to defeat Genie Bouchard and Tyler Loong 25-17, extending the Shock’s lead. The chemistry between the St. Louis pair was evident, as they controlled the court and kept the Utah Black Diamonds on the defensive.
The final blow came when Kate Fahey and Gabriel Tardio combined to outlast Alix Truong and Connor Garnett in a 25-21 victory, closing out the 4-0 match and sealing a flawless opening performance for St. Louis Shock.
St. Louis Shock’s Dominance
St. Louis Shock’s commanding performance against Utah Black Diamonds leaves them in prime position as they look to make a deep run in Las Vegas. For Utah Black Diamonds, it’s back to the drawing board after a tough day, while Genie Bouchard’s debut will have to wait for a different outcome in the matches to come.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock Ruins Genie Bouchard’s Debut
St. Louis Shock opened their MLP Las Vegas event with a dominant 4-0 victory over the Utah Black Diamonds. It spoiled Genie Bouchard’s debut, with Kate Fahey and Anna Bright winning the women’s doubles 25-19. Hayden Patriquin and Gabriel Tardio added a 25-20 men’s doubles win.
The mixed doubles saw Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin defeat Genie Bouchard and Tyler Loong 25-17, followed by Kate Fahey and Gabriel Tardio sealing the match with a 25-21 victory over Alix Truong and Connor Garnett. St. Louis Shock’s strong start sets them up well for the rest of the tournament.
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