# Match Record: 2026 Maui Pukaball Tournament @ Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch by PIG - FRIDAY Men's Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (48 and under) (2026-01-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:58:10
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5395587739
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Maui Pukaball Tournament @ Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch by PIG - FRIDAY Men's Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (48 and under)
- **Location:** Lahaina, HI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2479-napili-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.49)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Nick Mendoza** (DUPR ID: 8MPYOG) - Rating: 3.781, Location: Whitefish, MT, US
- **Zepher Smith** (DUPR ID: 4Q7X0M) - Rating: 3.698, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Chris Holmes** (DUPR ID: QPQMEN) - Rating: 3.596, Location: Spokane, WA, US
- **Doug Gresenz** (DUPR ID: N7EEYN) - Rating: 2.903, Location: N/A

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