# Match Record: 2026 MPC Dinko de Mayo - a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Event - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (7 To 29) (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 10:11:30
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4388279110
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 MPC Dinko de Mayo - a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Event - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (7 To 29)
- **Location:** Ellisville, MO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6766-missouri-pickleball-club-ellisville)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.16)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Daniel May** (DUPR ID: QPMK0N) - Rating: 3.898, Location: St. Louis, MO, US
- **Nathan May** (DUPR ID: EG6DRW) - Rating: 4.589, Location: St. Louis, MO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Justin Xu** (DUPR ID: RYK6LZ) - Rating: 4.078, Location: St. Louis, MO, US
- **Jayden Thankamani** (DUPR ID: 3XKN77) - Rating: 4.083, Location: Nevada, MO, US

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