# Match Record: The Arnold Match Point Pickleball Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5, 4.0) Age: (65 And Above) (2026-03-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 04:46:04
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4481201422
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** The Arnold Match Point Pickleball Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5, 4.0) Age: (65 And Above)
- **Location:** Columbus, OH (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6146-equinox-sports-club-new-york)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-13, 11-2, 13-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.96)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Stephen Mendoza** (DUPR ID: KONLW6) - Rating: 3.959, Location: Lancaster, OH, US
- **John Marque** (DUPR ID: DWYP5L) - Rating: 3.998, Location: Lancaster, OH, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Rex Hicks** (DUPR ID: 35QE7P) - Rating: 4.210, Location: Pickerington, OH, US
- **Gerry Bennett** (DUPR ID: 3OW5DP) - Rating: 3.661, Location: N/A

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