# Match Record: PPL Season 4 Tryouts - Sponsored by FRANC | PKL (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 20:49:28
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5463539185
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** PPL Season 4 Tryouts - Sponsored by FRANC | PKL
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.51)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Paul Grinham** (DUPR ID: 8G9E2D) - Rating: 4.421, Location: Hampshire, England, GB
- **Simon Annable** (DUPR ID: D99WLM) - Rating: 4.368, Location: Derbyshire, England, GB

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **James Travers** (DUPR ID: DWDWWY) - Rating: 4.912, Location: Douglas, Douglas, IM
- **Marc Farmer** (DUPR ID: MYMPDG) - Rating: 4.358, Location: N/A

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