# Match Record: The Dill Dinkers Polar Classic - Coed Open / 4.5+ (2026-01-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:07:10
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** The Dill Dinkers Polar Classic - Coed Open / 4.5+
- **Location:** Simsbury, CT 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 2-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.35)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Nathan Rule** (DUPR ID: 30N744) - Rating: 4.844, Location: Avon, CT, US
- **Matthew Jenings** (DUPR ID: 8DO4KY) - Rating: 5.092, Location: Southington, CT, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Sam Kim** (DUPR ID: 8JV5WM) - Rating: 5.507, Location: Boston, MA, US
- **George Wall** (DUPR ID: 35WJ0R) - Rating: 5.976, Location: PPA Tour Pro

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