# Match Record: Connecticut Pickleball League Match (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:31:59
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4387241492
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Connecticut Pickleball League Match
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 21-14
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.14)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Thomas Nemet** (DUPR ID: 9P4KLK) - Rating: 4.095, Location: Cheshire, CT, US
- **Brandon Elbert** (DUPR ID: 9PZN2V) - Rating: 4.241, Location: Hartford, CT, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Peter Holmes** (DUPR ID: 7DGVWM) - Rating: 4.161, Location: Farmington, CT, US
- **Joe Loparco** (DUPR ID: 0QEWN4) - Rating: 4.082, Location: N/A

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