# Match Record: DUPR 18 (2026-04-19)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 03:31:17
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5349518287
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-19
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** DUPR 18
- **Location:** Fairport Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.30)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Marcel William Blom** (DUPR ID: EGQDJO) - Rating: 4.137, Location: Lincoln, ON, CA
- **Margot Hickey** (DUPR ID: G5NVMG) - Rating: 4.394, Location: Olean, NY, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **John Carpenter** (DUPR ID: XJ7K25) - Rating: 4.524, Location: Rochester, NY, US
- **Amanda Valenti** (DUPR ID: RY2MON) - Rating: 4.150, Location: Penfield, NY, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
Prepare for your match with recommended gear from Pickleball Central:
- **Control & Spin**: [View Control Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/graphite-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - Optimized for touch and precise ball placement.
- **Power & Depth**: [View Power Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/composite-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - Optimized for energy return and deep baseline drives.
- **Beginner & Budget**: [View Beginner Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/beginner-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - High-value paddle setups to get started.