# Match Record: Battle of the Paddles - $75 INCLUDES REGIST. & 1ST EVENT - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5+ Open Division) Age: (Any) (2026-04-26)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 22:35:49
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5570154777
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-26
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Battle of the Paddles - $75 INCLUDES REGIST. & 1ST EVENT - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5+ Open Division) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Littleton, CO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5840-epic-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.70)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Dale Davis** (DUPR ID: 8K67OO) - Rating: 4.546, Location: Centennial, CO, US
- **Tim Wightman** (DUPR ID: 3P5GLM) - Rating: 5.126, Location: Peyton, CO, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Daniel Ortiz** (DUPR ID: DW9DM6) - Rating: 4.635, Location: Campion, CO, US
- **Michael Bird** (DUPR ID: 1624XE) - Rating: 4.507, Location: Loveland, CO, US

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