# Match Record: Pictona Challenge 2026 by Emerge Insurance Services - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (60 To 69) (2026-03-19)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 04:49:59
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5142937901
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-19
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Pictona Challenge 2026 by Emerge Insurance Services - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (60 To 69)
- **Location:** Holly Hill, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1535-pictona-at-holly-hill)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.50)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Richard Chartrand** (DUPR ID: V7MG4P) - Rating: 3.871, Location: Outaouais, QC, CA
- **Rich Close** (DUPR ID: ODV5X7) - Rating: 3.755, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Steve Bruno** (DUPR ID: 8EXXEE) - Rating: 3.191, Location: Ormond Beach, FL, US
- **Steve Pologruto** (DUPR ID: GXXDWG) - Rating: 3.196, Location: N/A

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