# Match Record: Emerald Open Men's 4.5 Doubles - Emerald Open Men's 4.5 Doubles (2026-03-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 21:15:48
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4391335286
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Emerald Open Men's 4.5 Doubles - Emerald Open Men's 4.5 Doubles
- **Location:** Power Pickleball Club Spokane Valley WA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 10-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.38)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **John Petty** (DUPR ID: 1NR9W2) - Rating: 4.177, Location: Spokane Valley, WA, US
- **Sam Kraemer** (DUPR ID: 3P6EJE) - Rating: 4.528, Location: Spokane County, WA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Alex Weinstein** (DUPR ID: EWXMRM) - Rating: 4.352, Location: Kalispell, MT, US
- **Gunnarhooker** (DUPR ID: 76K2R0) - Rating: 4.454, Location: Yakima, WA, US

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