# Match Record: Polynesian Open benefiting Make A Wish Foundation - Mens Doubles:5.0,4.5 (2021-07-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 17:25:50
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5050891405
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2021-07-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** Polynesian Open benefiting Make A Wish Foundation - Mens Doubles:5.0,4.5
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-3, 11-2
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.85)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Piu Falatau** (Player ID: 844ZMG) - Rating: 5.753, Location: West Valley City, UT, US
- **Ricky Tuihalangingie** (Player ID: 8WZN5G) - Rating: 5.291, Location: South Jordan, UT, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **John Sanders** (Player ID: 8EVKVW) - Rating: 3.500, Location: N/A
- **Ryan Schmidt** (Player ID: 3V229P) - Rating: 4.841, Location: N/A

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