# Match Record: 2025 Southern Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-01-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:43:41
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5505281310
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** 2025 Southern Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Macon, GA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3841-blees-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.58)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Chris Langston** (DUPR ID: EGOPMO) - Rating: 3.923, Location: Monroe, GA, US
- **Rakesh Gosain** (DUPR ID: PKOKOE) - Rating: 3.481, Location: Winder, GA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Michael Dyes** (DUPR ID: 16KQNG) - Rating: 3.667, Location: N/A
- **Benard Thomas** (DUPR ID: L2VDR6) - Rating: 3.243, Location: Covington, GA, US

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