# Match Record: Pickleball Chapala  (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 11:17:58
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5344832848
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Pickleball Chapala 
- **Location:** 45820 San Juan Cosalá, Jal., Mexico 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.59)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Paul Thibalt** (Player ID: MEXEXG) - Rating: 3.670, Location: Jal., MX
- **Paul Gray** (Player ID: KDPVMO) - Rating: 3.485, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Eric Griffiths** (Player ID: 4LMXGK) - Rating: 3.075, Location: San Miguel de Allende, Gto., MX
- **Greg Mariotti** (Player ID: EWXVDO) - Rating: 4.123, Location: Bend, OR, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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