Dekel Bar Pickleball Withdrawal Impact: Professional pickleball player Dekel Bar has pulled out of the 2025 Select Medical Orange County Cup presented by Reign Storm because of illness. The tournament is happening this week, and Bar was expected to play in both men’s and mixed doubles events.
Dekel Bar was seeded No. 5 in men’s doubles with Dylan Frazier and No. 7 in mixed doubles with Rachel Rohrabacher. Because of his withdrawal, players who lost in Monday’s qualifying rounds will now get a chance to compete in the main draw.
Missed Matches and New Opportunities
Dekel Bar’s absence affects two main events. In men’s doubles, he was set to play alongside Dylan Frazier as one of the top seeds. In mixed doubles, he was going to compete with Rachel Rohrabacher. With both partnerships now out, the tournament will move forward by adding “lucky losers” from the qualifying rounds to fill the open spots.
These changes come just as the tournament is getting underway, making for a last-minute shuffle in the draw.
Looking Ahead to MLP Season
Even though he won’t be on court this week, Dekel Bar is still planning a busy summer. He plays for the Brooklyn Pickleball Team in Major League Pickleball. The team is set to take part in four upcoming events in San Clemente, New York City, Grand Rapids, and St. Louis.
Riley Newman, the other starting male player for the Brooklyn Pickleball Team, is also missing the Orange County Cup. He has a lower body injury. With both Dekel Bar and Riley Newman out, Brooklyn’s men’s roster may be impacted in the coming weeks.
What This Means Going Forward
Dekel Bar’s illness and Riley Newman’s injury could affect Brooklyn’s performance in the next Major League Pickleball event, which takes place next week in San Clemente. Fans and teams will be watching closely to see if both players recover in time.
News in Brief: Dekel Bar Pickleball Withdrawal Impact
Dekel Bar has withdrawn from the Select Medical Orange County Cup due to illness. He was seeded in both men’s and mixed doubles. Lucky losers will take his place. Bar and Riley Newman’s absences raise concerns for the Brooklyn Pickleball Team ahead of next week’s Major League Pickleball event in San Clemente.
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