# Match Record: PBL Classique du Printemps #8 - DOUBLE MASCULIN 4.5 + - Bracket - Quarter-final (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 03:08:01
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** PBL Classique du Printemps #8 - DOUBLE MASCULIN 4.5 + - Bracket - Quarter-final
- **Location:** 46 Rue Jacques-Nau, Levis, QC, Canada 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.19)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Alex Maillette** (DUPR ID: YXP4RG) - Rating: 4.602, Location: Deschambault, QC, CA
- **samuel Blouin** (DUPR ID: V24QD5) - Rating: 3.815, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Yannick Picard** (DUPR ID: JYOYDW) - Rating: 3.915, Location: N/A
- **Yvan Boucher** (DUPR ID: 2LWDLY) - Rating: 4.435, Location: Sherbrooke, QC, CA

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