# Match Record: The Windy City Amateur Open @ Sure Shot Pickleball - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (Any) Age: (45 And Above) (2026-03-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:57:13
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5349366618
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** The Windy City Amateur Open @ Sure Shot Pickleball - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (Any) Age: (45 And Above)
- **Location:** Naperville, IL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5494-play-n-thrive-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.85)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Justin Millner** (DUPR ID: MY49LO) - Rating: 4.109, Location: Vernon Hills, IL, US
- **Fanqing Meng** (DUPR ID: G0DE9G) - Rating: 3.777, Location: Buffalo Grove, IL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Daniel Koste** (DUPR ID: 3VJ5LE) - Rating: 3.631, Location: Streamwood, IL, US
- **Brian Szady** (DUPR ID: 8K5KEQ) - Rating: 3.866, Location: South Elgin, IL, US

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