# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mens Doubles 4.5 (65+70+) / 5.0 (65+) (2026-03-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:39:05
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4321209360
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mens Doubles 4.5 (65+70+) / 5.0 (65+)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.42)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Tom Ratzki** (DUPR ID: 12W098) - Rating: 4.641, Location: Venice, FL, US
- **Dave Morris** (DUPR ID: 3Y6LWG) - Rating: 4.657, Location: Venice, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **George Tanase Jr** (DUPR ID: 0QGXE2) - Rating: 3.755, Location: N/A
- **Steven Reilly** (DUPR ID: 8WN5PQ) - Rating: 4.641, Location: St. Petersburg, FL, US

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