# Match Record: Round of 32 - 2nd Team Bracket - The Nationals (2026-04-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:26:05
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4620472737
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Round of 32 - 2nd Team Bracket - The Nationals
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 20-22
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.23)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **David Mats** (DUPR ID: MY47PO) - Rating: 4.526, Location: Highland Park, IL, US
- **James Lahey** (DUPR ID: 1R4GGZ) - Rating: 4.582, Location: Tallahassee, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ryan Sala** (DUPR ID: QP6ZYD) - Rating: 3.868, Location: Alexandria, VA, US
- **Jack Moloney** (DUPR ID: EWLK6W) - Rating: 3.926, Location: N/A

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