# Match Record: Men's 4.5 to 4.99 11:00am Start (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 01:45:06
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4963223081
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Men's 4.5 to 4.99 11:00am Start
- **Location:** Diadem Pickleball Complex (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5415-diadem-pickleball-complex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 3-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.18)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Neil Brauner** (DUPR ID: 3VW767) - Rating: 3.465, Location: Boca Raton, FL, US
- **Ricky Estera** (DUPR ID: ZNQERD) - Rating: 4.840, Location: FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ervin Sala** (DUPR ID: 9P2WVE) - Rating: 4.342, Location: N/A
- **Michael Busk** (DUPR ID: 3ZPXPM) - Rating: 4.089, Location: N/A

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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