# Match Record: The New England Tournament Series at Boston Pickle Club - Fifth Leg - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0-4.5) Age: (Any) (2026-05-31)
        
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** The New England Tournament Series at Boston Pickle Club - Fifth Leg - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0-4.5) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Norwell, MA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-14
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.83)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Nelle  Thornton** (DUPR ID: GWE6PQ) - Rating: 3.962, Location: Rockland, MA, US
- **Bo Zhang** (DUPR ID: 7JK2VM) - Rating: 3.559, Location: Needham, MA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Zhaoyun Huang** (DUPR ID: RXO56Z) - Rating: 3.806, Location: N/A
- **Max Lang** (DUPR ID: OD9ZLL) - Rating: 3.987, Location: Boston, MA, US

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