# Match Record: US Senior Pickleball National Championships @ Pictona - Mens Doubles MASTERS Age: (50 To 54) Skill: (4.0) (2025-12-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:58:52
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5109730248
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-12-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** US Senior Pickleball National Championships @ Pictona - Mens Doubles MASTERS Age: (50 To 54) Skill: (4.0)
- **Location:** Holly Hill, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1535-pictona-at-holly-hill)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.44)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Charles Wilson** (Player ID: 1NRVD6) - Rating: 4.380, Location: Virginia Beach, VA, US
- **Hermann Groombridge** (Player ID: 890G67) - Rating: 4.205, Location: Providence Forge, VA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Matt Hawkins** (Player ID: DWKKX6) - Rating: 4.533, Location: Phenix City, AL, US
- **Chris Smith** (Player ID: JJP2MJ) - Rating: 4.633, Location: AL, US

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