# Match Record: LTP Pickleball Holiday Pickleball Classic 2 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (Any) (2026-01-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 08:18:02
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4339071067
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** LTP Pickleball Holiday Pickleball Classic 2 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** South Easton, MA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.67)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Nick Wastell** (DUPR ID: L25MK6) - Rating: 4.615, Location: Boston, MA, US
- **Bob Saraf** (DUPR ID: 3YLY2G) - Rating: 4.893, Location: Medway, MA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Michael Tow** (DUPR ID: 8GJ5QM) - Rating: 4.600, Location: Needham, MA, US
- **Joseph Powers** (DUPR ID: PKGN6Z) - Rating: 4.581, Location: Somerville, MA, US

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