Dreambreaker
Dreambreaker is a professional pickleball team competing in Major League Pickleball (MLP), the leading league for the sport. The team’s name also refers to the signature and dynamic tiebreaker format used in MLP matches, known as the DreamBreaker, which adds excitement and strategy to games. Dreambreaker the team is built around competitiveness, mixed-gender doubles expertise, and high-level athleticism, contributing to the growing prestige of professional pickleball.
History
Dreambreaker’s identity is closely tied to the evolution of Major League Pickleball, which launched in 2021 and quickly became the sport’s flagship league. MLP features a unique format of four games: women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and two mixed doubles played to 11 points with side-out scoring. If a match is tied 2-2 after these games, it culminates in a DreamBreaker—a thrilling singles tiebreaker played to 21 points with rally scoring, requiring a two-point margin.
This format emphasizes fast-paced, high-pressure competition and necessitates strategic player rotations and teamwork. Dreambreaker the team has embraced this format, fielding top athletes capable of both endurance and adaptability. While the DreamBreaker tiebreaker format has become a hallmark of MLP poise and strategy, Dreambreaker as a team operates within this league structure, competing in regular season play and striving for playoff success.
Current Players (2025)
As of the 2025 Major League Pickleball season, the Dreambreaker team’s roster includes a blend of premier male and female players who compete in doubles and are prepared to contest the DreamBreaker tiebreakers. Official roster disclosures for Dreambreaker specifically are limited; however, based on available league information and player eligibility updates, notable players who have been associated or are eligible for teams under similar competitive structures include:
Tyra Black
Augie Ge
Ivan Jakovljevic
Tatiana Ruhl
These players exemplify the skill sets key to success in Dreambreaker matches: strong serving, tactical court awareness, and versatility in doubles and singles play. Mixed-gender balance and strategic lineup placement are critical elements of the team composition reflecting current MLP standards.
It is important to note that player rosters in MLP, including for Dreambreaker, are dynamic, subject to change due to drafts, trades, and performance-based decisions. For the most accurate and updated roster details, checking the official MLP website and announcements is recommended.