# Match Record: PALA Winter Classic by Selkirk - Mens Doubles Skill: 4.0+ Max DUPR combined 9.00 (2025-11-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:19:27
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5098142440
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-11-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** PALA Winter Classic by Selkirk - Mens Doubles Skill: 4.0+ Max DUPR combined 9.00
- **Location:** Spring, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6596-westport-community-arena)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.33)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Chad Piper** (DUPR ID: 8M5XWP) - Rating: 4.279, Location: Houston, TX, US
- **Matt Ellis** (DUPR ID: ODWOPP) - Rating: 4.509, Location: Cypress, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Travis Leon** (DUPR ID: EGLGWV) - Rating: 4.193, Location: Houston, TX, US
- **Rob Leon** (DUPR ID: W64MJY) - Rating: 4.331, Location: N/A

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