# Match Record: PPx Battle of The North - Mens Split Age Doubles Skill: (4.0 And Above) (2026-03-20)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:29:32
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5309244230
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-20
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** PPx Battle of The North - Mens Split Age Doubles Skill: (4.0 And Above)
- **Location:** Barrie, ON (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4688-eastview-arena)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.97)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Nino Melo** (DUPR ID: Z9D6DD) - Rating: 4.102, Location: Kingston, ON, CA
- **Kevin Wride** (DUPR ID: N707XN) - Rating: 4.072, Location: Aurora, ON, CA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Richard MacLeod** (DUPR ID: MYRRMV) - Rating: 3.978, Location: Barrie, ON, CA
- **Ken Pecarski** (DUPR ID: QPPY0R) - Rating: 3.712, Location: N/A

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