# Match Record: The United Open - Powered By APA - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Cash Prize For Winner (2026-01-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:24:40
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5109417146
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** The United Open - Powered By APA - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Cash Prize For Winner
- **Location:** Mississauga, ON (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6478-mississauga-secondary-school)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.55)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ben Cates** (DUPR ID: YG9MPD) - Rating: 4.584, Location: Mississauga, ON, CA
- **Peter Hull** (DUPR ID: JJKNQO) - Rating: 4.738, Location: Toronto, ON, CA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Zijian Lu** (DUPR ID: 5EP56R) - Rating: 4.643, Location: N/A
- **Charles Wang** (DUPR ID: V79L05) - Rating: 4.249, Location: Newmarket, ON, CA

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