# Match Record: PIKL Match × DUPR | 3.5 Ladder Round 8 (2026-05-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 13:01:43
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5272303575
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** PIKL Match × DUPR | 3.5 Ladder Round 8
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6716-pickle-alley-los-angeles)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.43)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Rami Eatessami** (DUPR ID: M27Q2D) - Rating: 3.267, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
- **Dave Nguyen** (DUPR ID: 0R26ZX) - Rating: 3.416, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **tanner elza** (DUPR ID: QPW25N) - Rating: 3.546, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
- **Miguel Rodriguez** (DUPR ID: Z9524P) - Rating: 3.483, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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- **Beginner & Budget**: [View Beginner Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/beginner-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - High-value paddle setups to get started.