2023 ppl cup
VEGAS TAKES HOME THE INAUGRAL PPL SEASON CUP
The roar of the crowd was deafening, a wave of sound that crashed over the court at the Pro Padel League (PPL) finals. The Las Vegas Smash, a team forged in the crucible of the inaugural season, stood on the brink of history. Their opponents, the Cancún Waves, were fierce, but the Smash had a secret weapon: their unity. The team’s philosophy was simple yet powerful: “United we win”.
Every point was a battle, a testament to the skill and grit of both teams. The Smash’s star players—Palila De La Peña, the league’s MVP, and the formidable duo of Gonzalo Alfonso and Alejandro Hernandez—played with an unstoppable fire. They were a symphony of power and precision, their rackets striking the ball with a rhythm that captivated the audience.
In a thrilling finale, the Las Vegas Smash secured the championship title, raising the PPL Cup to a thunderous ovation. The victory was more than just a win; it was a statement. As the first-ever PPL champions, the Las Vegas Smash had cemented their place in sports history, proving that in padel, a sport loved by millions, a team’s bond is its greatest strength.
The Las Vegas Smash won the inaugural 2023 Pro Padel League (PPL) season, defeating the Cancún Waves in the championship match to secure the PPL Cup. The team’s roster included players such as Juan Manuel “Guga” Vazquez, Tia Norton, Pablo Amora, Ana Paula De La Peña,
The Smash finished the regular season with a 4-2 record, tying for second in the league standings, and advanced to the championship weekend. In the semi-finals, they defeated the Arkansas Matrix. In the final against the Cancún Waves, the women’s doubles team of Tia Norton and Ana Paula De La Peña won in a three-set match, while the men’s doubles team of Guga Vazquez and Pablo Amora secured the victory in a tight two-set match. Ana Paula De La Peña was also named one of the MVPs for the inaugural season.
