The sun blazed unforgivingly over the Las Vegas pickleball courts as two teams clashed. With the temperature hitting a scorching 105 degrees, Leslie L. and Ann F. dominated Kelly M. and Jessica M. with an 11-4 win, leaving little room for redemption.

As they struggled to find their footing, Ann's jest about Jessica being an "angry elf" drew genuine laughter from the sweat-drenched crowd. A spectator couldn’t help but remark, "It’s like they’re playing a one-sided game of charades."

Kelly and Jessica floundered, missing serves and points, prompting someone to say, "Watching them play is like seeing a clockwork toy run out of steam."

With each missed opportunity, hope evaporated faster than sweat on the court's surface. By the match's end, the scoreboard stood as a stark reminder of their fruitless efforts, echoing the harsh reality of their defeat. "They're a punchline without the setup," another observer noted, leaving no doubt of the final verdict in the unforgiving Las Vegas sun.