# Match Record: PPA Tour: Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort - Mens Doubles Pro Qualifier (2026-03-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 21:52:11
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort - Mens Doubles Pro Qualifier
- **Location:** Santa Clara, UT (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2403-bay-club-santa-clara)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-5, 11-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.35)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ethan Bakalinsky** (DUPR ID: ZNP0WL) - Rating: 5.518, Location: Marlboro, NJ, US
- **Eddy Kim** (DUPR ID: GG6EXG) - Rating: 5.598, Location: La Habra, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **John Hopkins** (DUPR ID: JZL2Y4) - Rating: 5.022, Location: Scottsdale, AZ, US
- **Spencer  Duane** (DUPR ID: V2LEV7) - Rating: 5.279, Location: Scottsdale, AZ, US

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