# Match Record: WRPA Spring 2026 - Advanced 3.5-4.0 - Session 8, Tue Mar 17 (2026-03-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 03:28:36
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5356752452
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** WRPA Spring 2026 - Advanced 3.5-4.0 - Session 8, Tue Mar 17
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.78)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Eric Johnson** (Player ID: DNLMP4) - Rating: 3.830, Location: Fort Valley, GA, US
- **Chris Lincecum** (Player ID: G50QMG) - Rating: 3.796, Location: Perry, GA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Hiran Patel** (Player ID: 99JKRJ) - Rating: 3.579, Location: N/A
- **Roman Jones** (Player ID: 0QZZRN) - Rating: 3.933, Location: Perry, GA, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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