# Match Record: PALA IV Annual Flamingo Classic - Men Challenger Division Max DUPR combined 7.5 (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 13:23:20
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5199456982
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** PALA IV Annual Flamingo Classic - Men Challenger Division Max DUPR combined 7.5
- **Location:** Spring, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6596-westport-community-arena)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.60)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Carl Sharp** (DUPR ID: MY0KRV) - Rating: 3.578, Location: Houston, TX, US
- **Charlie Kappelman** (DUPR ID: 56DKYL) - Rating: 3.715, Location: Porter, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Matthew Tran** (DUPR ID: NYVO4W) - Rating: 3.308, Location: N/A
- **James Vo** (DUPR ID: 6KZP70) - Rating: 3.809, Location: Houston, TX, US

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