# Match Record: The Hive Honeypot Classic - 35+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 2.99 and under (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 10:48:11
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** The Hive Honeypot Classic - 35+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 2.99 and under
- **Location:** Buderim, Qld 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 2.50)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ben Pearson** (Player ID: 9DRO4V) - Rating: 2.702, Location: N/A
- **Shane  Wright** (Player ID: 9JRKMJ) - Rating: 2.797, Location: QLD, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **John Rose** (Player ID: XOPZ44) - Rating: 2.460, Location: N/A
- **David Puente Jr** (Player ID: ELEQEW) - Rating: 2.037, Location: N/A

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