Chicago Slice Dominates New York Hustlers with 4-0 Victory at MLP Daytona Beach Tournament
Chicago Slice Sweeps New York Hustlers in Dominant 4-0 Victory
Daytona Beach, FL – The Chicago Slice delivered a commanding performance against the New York Hustlers, clinching a decisive 4-0 victory in Major League Pickleball (MLP) action on Friday, June 6, 2025. The match unfolded on Grandstand Court during the second day of the highly anticipated 2025 MLP Daytona Beach tournament.
Chicago Slice Stay Perfect With 4-0 Victory
From the outset, Chicago asserted its dominance, winning both gender doubles matches and sweeping through the mixed doubles without the need for a DreamBreaker. This victory not only showcased their skill but also solidified their position in the ongoing MLP season, where nine elite teams are vying for playoff spots.
Tournament Background
The Daytona Beach stop is a highlight on the MLP calendar, drawing enthusiastic fans and showcasing top-tier competition as the regular season approaches its climax. Every match is crucial as teams jockey for playoff positioning, and Chicago entered this contest eager to extend their strong season performance, while New York sought a much-needed breakthrough.
Match Results
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the match:
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Women’s Doubles:
- Dominique Schaefer / Lingwei Kong (NY) 10 – 12 Vivian Glozman / Pierina Imparato (CHI)
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Men’s Doubles:
- AJ Koller / Stephen Madonia (NY) 9 – 11 James Ignatowich / Max Freeman (CHI)
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Mixed Doubles 1:
- AJ Koller / Dominique Schaefer (NY) 3 – 11 Max Freeman / Pierina Imparato (CHI)
- Mixed Doubles 2:
- Stephen Madonia / Lingwei Kong (NY) 2 – 11 James Ignatowich / Vivian Glozman (CHI)
Final Match Result: Chicago Slice wins 4-0 over New York Hustlers.
Chicago’s Balanced Attack Shines
Chicago’s well-rounded roster was on full display. In the women’s doubles opener, Glozman and Imparato narrowly edged out Schaefer and Kong in a thrilling 12-10 match. The men’s doubles followed suit, with Ignatowich and Freeman overcoming Koller and Madonia 11-9.
The momentum continued in the mixed doubles, where Freeman and Imparato dominated Koller and Schaefer 11-3, while Ignatowich and Glozman overwhelmed Madonia and Kong 11-2, sealing the sweep and eliminating the need for a DreamBreaker.
What’s Next
As the tournament progresses, both teams will continue to compete throughout the weekend in Daytona Beach. Chicago aims to maintain their winning streak and gather crucial points for the playoffs, while New York will look to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming match.
News in Brief: Chicago Slice Sweeps New York Hustlers
In summary, the Chicago Slice showcased their prowess with a clean 4-0 sweep of the New York Hustlers at the 2025 MLP Daytona Beach tournament. This victory keeps Chicago firmly in the playoff hunt, while New York seeks to recover in their next game.
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