# Match Record: Round of 64 - 1st Team Bracket - The Nationals (2026-04-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 13:41:24
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5156246774
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Round of 64 - 1st Team Bracket - The Nationals
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 16-21
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.63)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Matthew Matro** (DUPR ID: GGRPWV) - Rating: 4.851, Location: Cherry Hill, NJ, US
- **Michaela Pierznik** (DUPR ID: 567Z00) - Rating: 4.614, Location: Medford, NJ, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Sarah Coman** (DUPR ID: DNJWN4) - Rating: 4.272, Location: Charlotte, NC, US
- **Brian Hickman** (DUPR ID: 84Z6K1) - Rating: 4.790, Location: Landis, NC, US

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