# Match Record: 2026 MPC Dinko de Mayo - a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Event - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (30 To 39/40 To 49) (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 05:04:02
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5296482088
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 MPC Dinko de Mayo - a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Event - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (30 To 39/40 To 49)
- **Location:** Ellisville, MO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6766-missouri-pickleball-club-ellisville)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.12)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Dan Serbin** (DUPR ID: DNPGR6) - Rating: 4.033, Location: St. Peters, MO, US
- **John Pisoni** (DUPR ID: 2QR694) - Rating: 3.852, Location: Maryland Heights, MO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Jake Howard** (DUPR ID: PKYNKE) - Rating: 4.468, Location: N/A
- **Dustin  Capehart** (DUPR ID: 4VDX92) - Rating: 4.119, Location: N/A

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