# Match Record: The Capilano Open & The One-Point-Slam - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Senior 50+ (2026-05-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 18:45:06
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5446922718
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** The Capilano Open & The One-Point-Slam - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Senior 50+
- **Location:** North Vancouver, BC (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1930-mahon-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-0
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.32)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Alex Merletti** (DUPR ID: YGNJYD) - Rating: 4.576, Location: North Vancouver, BC, CA
- **Sam Goode** (DUPR ID: 0YQEO4) - Rating: 4.543, Location: North Vancouver, BC, CA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Andre Smith** (DUPR ID: 0YKJ04) - Rating: 4.479, Location: Qualicum Beach, BC, CA
- **Roy Livingstone** (DUPR ID: 8D5YZX) - Rating: 3.690, Location: N/A

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